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Baked Tofu with Maple Glaze and Mango Basil Dipping Sauce

Vegan, Gluten free, just 5 minutes of active prep work - this Baked Tofu with Maple Glaze will be your favourite way to cook tofu.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block firm tofu 250 grams
For Maple Glaze / Marinade
  • 1.5 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup from Canada
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 2 tsp cold pressed peanut oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For Dipping Sauce
  • 1 small ripe mango 150 grams weight
  • 1 cup Italian basil leaves loosely packed
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1.5 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup from Canada
  • 2-3 green chilies
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. To prepare the baked tofu with maple glaze, cut the tofu into half horizontally (depending on thickness). Place both halves between layers of cotton kitchen towels with a moderate weight on top to squeeze out all the excess liquid.
  2. Cut the tofu into triangles or cubes and keep aside.
  3. Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Gently toss the tofu pieces in this and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile prepare a baking tray with foil or parchment paper. Preheat the oven at 180°C.
  5. While the oven is preheating, prepare the Mango Maple Basil dipping sauce. Peel the mango and slice out the cheeks from the ripe mango. Add to a small mixer jar / blender, and blend it into a smooth puree along with all the other listed ingredients. Remove into an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  6. Shake off excess marinade from tofu pieces and place in a single layer on the baking tray taking care not to overcrowd.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes at 180°C and then turn over and bake the other side for 10 minutes.
  8. Drizzle some of the leftover marinade over the baked tofu pieces if desired.
  9. Serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.

Notes

This post is brought to you in association with Federation of Quebec Maple Producers, Canada