Crispy Baked Tofu

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper

2. Step 2

   Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel, place it on a plate, and press it under a second plate for 15 minutes.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Tofu

   Cookware: kitchen towel, plate

3. Step 3

   Unwrap the tofu and cut or tear it into bite-size pieces.

   Cookware: plate

4. Step 4

   Combine the soy sauce and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the tofu and toss gently until evenly coated.

   Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Soy Sauce, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

   Cookware: mixing bowl

5. Step 5

   Sprinkle the cornstarch, garlic powder, and black pepper over the tofu. Toss gently until no dry patches remain.

   Ingredients used: 24.0 gr Cornstarch, 3.0 gr Garlic Powder, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper

   Cookware: mixing bowl

6. Step 6

   Spread the tofu on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space between the pieces. Bake for 15 minutes.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking sheet

7. Step 7

   Turn the pieces with a spatula, then bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until golden and crisp. Serve hot.

   Timer: 12 min (fixed)

   Cookware: baking sheet, spatula