Miso Baked Tofu with Lemon and Garlic

• porții: 2
• timp activ: 5 mins
• timp total: 30 minutes

Ingrediente

Tofu as the star of the show (firm or extra-firm)

Miso paste for its deep umami notes

Lemon juice for citrus zing

Garlic for added flavour

10 oz (300 g) firm or extra-firm tofu

1½ tablespoons miso paste (GF, see notes)

1½ tablespoons lemon juice

1 clove garlic, mashed

½ teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)

1½ tablespoons olive oil, divided

Black pepper

Instrucțiuni

Drain the tofu and cut into even slices approx. 1.5 cm (½-¾ inch) thick. This gave me 6 slices, but you may end up with more or less depending on the shape of your tofu block. Pat the pieces dry with kitchen towel to remove any excess water.

If you're not using extra-firm tofu, you may want to press it before slicing to remove more of the water content (see notes).

To a wide bowl or plate with a rim, combine the miso paste, lemon juice, garlic granules, dried tarragon, and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Mix well, using a fork if necessary to help break down the miso paste, until you have a thick marinade (see photos above for more detail).

Once combined, add the tofu slices and coat well on all sides. The marinade is quite thick, so it helps to get stuck in with your fingers here. Once coated, add a touch of freshly ground black pepper to each slice. Marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, but ideally several hours if you have time.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).

Drizzle a little oil over a baking sheet and add the tofu slices. Bake for around 25 minutes or until golden and slightly crispy, turning the pieces over halfway through and brushing with any leftover marinade. If your tofu needs slightly longer, continue to check on it every few minutes until you're happy with it.

Once golden and crispy, remove from the oven and serve (see suggestions above for ideas).