Easy Vegan Miso Glazed Tofu
Looking to shake up your weeknight meal? Well this recipe is for you! The sweet umami flavor from white miso paste is a delicious way to coat crispy tofu. The nutty flavor of the sesame oil elevates the flavor of this miso-glazed tofu.
Ingredients
- olive oil (for coating tofu)
- - 1 block of firm tofu
- - 2 tablespoons of cornstarch for coating tofu and for slurry to thicken glaze
- - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for coating tofu & for glaze
- - 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- - 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar
- - 2 tablespoons of miso paste
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess water. You can do this by wrapping the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top of it. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch soy sauce abut of water and olive oil until smooth. Add the tofu cubes to the bowl and gently toss until they are well coated.
- Lay in a baking sheet and bake on 400 for 20 minutes.
- In a pan, add the miso paste and coconut sugar, soy sauce and water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture starts to bubble. Thicken with slurry.
- Transfer the tofu to the pan and toss until the cubes are evenly coated with the miso glaze.
- Serve the miso glazed tofu over rice or noodles, if desired. Enjoy!
- Please note: Miso paste is quite salty, so you might want to adjust the amount of soy sauce to your taste.