Easy Glazed Tofu

Easy Glazed Tofu

This is one of those dishes that has so many possibilities!  Prepare a batch and you can use it in a stir fry, as an addditon to your salad, or place it in a wrap along with some vegetables for a healthy on the go lunch. 

 Ingredients

  • 1 16oz block extra firm tofu
  • 3 tablespoons of tamari
  • 3 tablespoons of mirin, rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup

 Instructions

  1. Remove the tofu from the package and drain the water out.  Wrap the tofu in a tea towel and squeeze so that some of the water is released.  Top the wrapped tofu with a heavy plate and let sit for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  2. Mix the tamari, mirin, and maples syrup in a  bowl.  Wisk well.
  3. Unwrap the tofu and cut it into about 4 blocks.
  4. Put the tofu pieces in the bowl with the marinade and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat pan over medium heat.  Once the pan is hot, place the tofu and the marinade into the hot pan and cook.  Turn the  tofu pieces over at least once while they cook.  A glaze will be created and once most of the liquid is gone, take the tofu out of the pan and place on a plate They should be golden brown.