Tofu Marinade, Garlic And Soy Marinade Recipe With …

Why this will take tofu to the next level:

• Fast. Create your ginger soy sauce and start marinating in less than 30 minutes.
• Easy. Mix together a few flavorful ingredients to create an incredibly flavorful marinade.
• Low carb. Only 3 net carbs per serving.
• Versatile. Use this for a marinade or sauce.

Tofu is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. One of my favorite ways to prepare tofu is to marinate it in a flavorful ginger soy marinade. This marinade is easy to make and can be used to add a delicious Asian-inspired flavor to your tofu.

How long should I marinate tofu?

How long you should marinate the tofu depends on the level of flavor you want. Tofu is a delicate ingredient and does not require much marinating time.

A general rule of thumb is to marinate tofu for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours. Marinating tofu for more than 2 hours may result in a change in texture.

Ingredients you will need:

To make tofu marinade with ginger and soy, you will need the following ingredients:

• I am willow;
• Rice vinegar;
• Red-haired;
• Truvia Brown Sugar;
• Garlic;
• Sesame oil;
• red pepper flakes.

How to make tofu marinade:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Use to coat prepared tofu and marinate until ready to cook.

Variations:

• Adjust heat. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
• Change the protein. This tofu marinade recipe can also be used for other proteins such as chicken, shrimp, fish or vegetables.
• Use it to dive. None of the ingredients in this marinade require cooking before they are safe to eat; So if you're looking for a lovely sauce for an Asian-inspired side dish (like potstickers or pork wontons), this marinade can double as a dip.

How to use tofu marinade:

If you're not familiar with cooking with tofu, you may have found this recipe to help give you a more familiar flavor to try for yourself for the first time. If that's the case, you may be wondering how to use your ginger soy marinade.

Here's a simple way to prepare marinated tofu that's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!

1. Press the tofu to remove excess water. You can use a tofu press or simply wrap the tofu in paper towel and press it with a heavy object.
2. Cut the tofu into cubes or slices of the desired size.
3. Place the tofu in a shallow dish or plastic bag and pour the marinade over it, reserving half for finishing.
4. Make sure the tofu is evenly coated with the marinade. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
5. When ready to cook, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the tofu from the marinade.
6. Add the tofu to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
7. While the tofu cooks, add the reserved marinade to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let it boil for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
8. Once the tofu is cooked, you can serve it with the thick marinade as a sauce or pour it over the tofu as a topping.

How long does this last?

Tofu marinade can last up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator when stored properly in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. It's best to marinate tofu for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for the best flavor.

If you marinate tofu for more than 24 hours, the texture of the tofu may begin to break down and become mushy.

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