This easy soy sauce tofu marinade recipe transforms tofu into a crave-worthy dinner or lunch. Give it a try if you’re looking for flavorful tofu recipes, like this maple mustard tofu, which is another delicious option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Tofu is naturally bland and soaks up flavors like a sponge, which is why it’s perfect for marinating. It’s a staple in vegan and vegetarian diets and is loaded with protein and essential nutrients.
Soy sauce adds a salty, umami flavor to this marinade. For a gluten-free version you can easily substitute tamari, which is just gluten-free soy sauce.
This I like to use fresh ginger and fresh garlic in this marinade, but you can substitute jarred chopped garlic and ginger if you prefer. Or you can substitute garlic powder and ground ginger instead, in which case you should reduce the amount to half a teaspoon each.
Maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness to this marinade that balances the other flavors. You can substitute agave nectar if you prefer.
Creamy natural peanut butter adds richness and flavor to this marinade. You can substitute almond butter if you prefer, or just omit it altogether for a nut-free version.
A pinch of dried chili flakes adds a little spice. You can omit this if you prefer. Or you can substitute fresh, finely chopped chili peppers. Or a teaspoon of sriracha sauce would be a delicious alternative.
How to Make Soy Sauce Tofu Marinade
Add the soy sauce, peanut butter, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and dried chili flakes (optional) to a bowl.
Use a whisk to mix well.
Use immediately to marinate tofu, or store the marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. This recipe makes enough marinade for one block of tofu (4-5 servings).
How Long Should you Marinate the Tofu?
Tofu should marinate for a minimum of thirty minutes up to a maximum of twenty-four hours. If you have the time, at least an hour or two is ideal.
How to Cook Marinated Tofu
My favorite method of cooking tofu once it’s done marinating is to bake it in the oven on parchment paper (350 degrees Fahrenheit for twenty minutes is perfect). Or you can grill it on the barbecue or cook it in a bit of coconut oil in a pan on the stovetop.
Soy Sauce Tofu Marinade Recipe
Equipment
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter (omit for a nut-free marinade)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- pinch of dried chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger, and pinch of dried chili flakes to a bowl.
- Use a whisk to mix well.
- Use immediately to marinate tofu, or store the marinade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
Notes
- This marinade makes enough for one block of tofu (4-5 servings).
- Optional addition: 1 teaspoon of curry powder.
- Tofu should marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes up to a maximum of 24 hours.
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A delicious marinade which raised compliments from my lunch guests. Easy to make.
I’m so glad the marinade was a hit!