
One bite in and I knew I hit the jackpot with this one. If you’ve been in search of the perfect crispy, baked tofu recipe, this is the one for you! I’m so excited to share this with you guys I can hardly stand it. Let’s do this!

For starters, this dish is served over cauliflower “rice” instead of regular rice because 1) Cruciferous veg for the win, and 2) You can eat an ENTIRE head of cauliflower instead of 1/2 cup of rice and STILL only consume a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates, so why not?!
Cauliflower rice is SO simple and you absolutely must try it! It doesn’t pass completely as rice since the textures and flavors are slightly different. But it looks just like rice and in my opinion, tastes even better as it absorbs the sauce perfectly and takes WAY less time to cook.

You guys know the deal: My favorite way to crisp up tofu is pre-baking it before sauteing – a little trick I picked up at a vegetarian cafe in San Antonio (Yes, I hounded the waitress for the technique – you’re welcome). This gives it that crisp outer edge and perfectly tender center.

Once your tofu is baked, add it to your sauce, which acts as an all-in-one marinade and sauce for the cauliflower rice, veggies and for serving! It wears many hats and it’s oh-so delicious and Thai-inspired. Once your tofu is marinated, it’s ready for a quick stir fry to give it that perfectly golden brown, crisp, mega-flavorful coating. Then all that’s left to do is saute up your veggie of choice – baby bok choy for the win – and your cauliflower rice!

All in all this dish takes around 1 hour 30 minutes, which is a little longer than I prefer. But the pay off is so worth it! Plus, it only requires 8 ingredients – many of which you likely already have on hand. You’re going to love this dish! It’s
Savory
Satisfying
Super Peanut-y
Perfectly sweet
SUPER flavorful
Packed with veggies
Entirely vegan + gluten-free (with GF soy sauce)
& Perfect for a night in
I made this dish and ate half, then reheated the leftovers the next day and I swear it got better! I love it when that happens. Hope you enjoy this dish as much as I did. Cheers!

NOTE: Recipe updated 11/6/20 for improved tofu texture and creamier peanut sauce.
Crispy Peanut Tofu & Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry
Ingredients
TOFU
- 12 ounces extra-firm tofu (organic & non-GMO if possible)
SAUCE
- 2 1/2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free // or sub coconut aminos but use more as it's less salty)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce
CAULIFLOWER RICE
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 2 cloves garlic (minced // 2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp or 6 g)
- 1-2 tsp tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free // or sub coconut aminos but use more as it's less salty)
VEGGIES optional
- 1 cup thinly sliced baby bok choy, green onion, red pepper, or broccoli
- 1 dash sesame oil
- 1 dash tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free // or sub coconut aminos but use more as it's less salty)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If your block of tofu is larger than 12 ounces, trim it down. Then drain your tofu and use a tofu press or wrap in an absorbent towel several times and place something heavy on top to press for 15-20 minutes.
- Once pressed, slice tofu into roughly 1/2-inch cubes and arrange on the parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Ensure they aren't touching so they will crisp up. Bake for 20-25 minutes to dry/firm the tofu. NOTE: At 20 minutes, the tofu should be chewy, and at 25 minutes, the tofu should be more crispy. Bake according to preference.
- In the meantime, prepare sauce by adding peanut butter, sesame oil, tamari, maple syrup, and chili garlic sauce to a medium mixing bowl and whisking until combined. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili garlic sauce for heat, maple syrup for sweetness, or tamari for saltiness.
- Add baked tofu to the peanut sauce and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes to saturate the tofu and infuse the flavor.
- In the meantime, prepare cauliflower rice by using a large grater or the grater attachment on a food processor. Set aside. Mince garlic if you haven’t already done so, and wash and slice any veggies you want to add to the dish (optional).
- Heat a large rimmed skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add sesame oil (1 Tbsp as original recipe is written // adjust if altering serving size), cauliflower rice, garlic, and tamari. Stir and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5-8 minutes until slightly browned and tender. Transfer to a serving platter.
- If adding any veggies to your dish (optional), cook them now in a bit of sesame oil and a dash of tamari until just tender. Add to the cauliflower rice.
- To the preheated pan, add the marinated tofu with most of the sauce (reserving a few spoonfuls for serving). Cook, stirring frequently for ~3 minutes until browned. The sauce will caramelize and may stick to the pan a bit – this is normal and adds more flavor to the dish. Stir with spatula, scraping up any caramelized bits. Then transfer tofu to the cauliflower rice platter.
- Serve with any leftover sauce. Leftovers reheat well and will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Not freezer friendly.
Video
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.
*Learn more about the history of stir fries here, and the origins of peanut sauce here.
Ellie says
Loved this! Added a bit of cayenne, Chinese five spice, garlic powder, sweet chili sauce and korean chili sauce since I didn’t have garlic chili sauce recipe calls for. Was excellent and will definitely make again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Your additions sound lovely, Ellie! Thank you for sharing! xo
Kristen says
Omg this was terrific!! You’re killing me with these recipes! I made this sauce tonight to pour over roasted cauliflower florets and tempeh. I didn’t have chili garlic sauce, so I used sriracha and it came out great.
Next time I’ll remember to roast the garlic with the cauliflower instead of adding it to thee sauce, but it’s still amazing. Excuse me while I go down a head of cauliflower and a package of tempeh…by myself….
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
AMAZING! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Kristen! Thank you for sharing! xo
Francheska says
I love this recipe and am now making it regularly although wish there was a low salt alternative to the Tamari as am worried about my blood pressure
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Francheska, we’re so glad you enjoy the recipe! You could try low sodium tamari or coconut aminos. Hope that helps!
Kristen says
If you hunt for it, you can find low sodium tamari. 😊
Mo says
This recipe turned out amazing! My 14 year old daughter is a vegetarian so I’m always looking for delicious nutritious recipes and this one hit the mark! I used bok choy and green onions for the veggies and together with the cauliflower rice and tofu, it was quite filling! We have some left overs which my daughter has claimed for tomorrow night’s dinner! 😀
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Mo!
Trina says
Made this tonight. We enjoyed it very much. Used almond butter, tripled the sauce to have some for another meal and served with book choy. Very good and quick.
Thank you,
Trina
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks so much, Trina!
ELEANOR says
Wow! Amazing. Absolutely fabulous recipe! I used coconut aminos so added a dash of salt, adding more aminos would have made it too sweet. Equally so, I wasn’t sure what chilli and garlic sauce was so used sirracha…half a cauliflower was ample “rice” too.
Can’t wait to make this again. Thank you for the recipe ☺️
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sounds great! Thanks so much for the review and for sharing your modifications, Eleanor!
Jaymie says
This dish was so amazing that my husband said he thinks it’s the best dish I made in over 30 years of marriage! The only thing I changed was using almond butter instead of peanut butter.
Thank you so so much Dana for all of your wonderful recipes and for sharing them!
I look forward to another great recipe to make for supper tomorrow night!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Wow! That is incredible, Jaymie! We are so glad you enjoy our recipes! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! xoxo
joy says
Delicious!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Joy! xoxo
Dot says
What can I use in place of chilli garlic sauce?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi, we’d suggest red pepper flakes and minced fresh garlic. Hope that helps!
Judith says
This recipe is part of our regular rotation & we love it! I’ve passed it on to several vegetarian friends who concur. My husband finds that the cauliflower rice isn’t substantial enough to fill him up, so I tend to bulk it up with equal amounts of cooked quinoa or rice. If I’m pressed for time, I might use a store-bought peanut satay sauce (eg PC Blue Menu) plus a tsp of crushed hot chili pepper sauce. Yum!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Wonderful! We’re so glad you and your husband enjoy it, Judith! Thank you for sharing! xo
Sharon Wright says
Recipe should read: Maple syrup for sweetness!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for bringing the error to our attention, Sharon. We’ll get that updated.
LCQ says
Great recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoy it!
Ashtin Kearton says
How are the carbs this high? I feel like they should be lower
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Ashtin, it’s primarily coming from the maple syrup. Hope that clarifies!
Arya says
Delicious!! the sauce is YUM! this is my first time eating cauliflower rice and it wasn’t my favorite, next time i will simply roast some veggies on the side!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks for sharing your experience, Arya! Glad to hear you enjoyed the sauce!
nicole says
I loved this recipe.It says it makes 2 servings but it fed 3 with enough leftovers for 1. It was easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner. I added baby bok choy, red pepper, bean sprouts and snow peas. My husband says he doesn’t like tofu but he really enjoyed this. Even my 12 year old picky eater had seconds. Next time I would double the amount of tofu and sauce to go with all the cauliflower and veggies.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Nicole. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Tara says
Soooooo delicious! I modified this a bit, as I baked a double batch of the tofu ahead of time and put it in the fridge for other recipes. I added lime juice and garlic to the sauce and the flavor was fantastic! No weird flavor from baking and refrigerating the tofu before I marinated and sautéed it. I served with whole grain brown rice and sauteed some frozen veggies and added the extra sauce. Mmmmm I will be making this often! Thank you so much!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Wonderful! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Tara. Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications! xo
serane says
I tried the tofu (180g tofu, 1tbsp almond butter, 1tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce, 1tsp olek, 2g maple syrup (!), 1tbsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp lime juice) and it was the best tofu i ever ate. An absolute dream!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Serane! xo
Valentina says
Scrumptious recipe! I used frozen cauliflower rice to made it quicker, and added bok choy, mushrooms, and bell pepper strips. Healthy and delicious. I will be making it again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Lovely! Thank you for sharing, Valentina! xo
Jujubee says
This recipe is one of my family’s all time faves.
We also make it for guests it’s that good.
I did notice when I made it last night the sauce consistency was different.
Any chance you could share the original sauce directions? Thank you!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you and your family enjoy it! The original sauce recipe was:
1 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (tamari for GF eaters)
1/4 cup light brown sugar (or honey if not vegan)
1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
2 1/2 Tbsp peanut butter (natural, salted)
Lori says
Added a touch of spicy chilli crisp as well as the chilli sauce. Very good! It’s a keeper!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Lori! xo
Kelly says
Hello! I noticed that in the video you use brown sugar; should I use that instead of maple syrup? And how much? Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Kelly, we originally used brown sugar, but prefer maple syrup here. If using brown sugar, it would be the same amount. Let us know how it goes!
Cadey says
How many cups of cauliflower rice should I use if I am buying it pre-made?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Cadey, about 4-6 cups.
Renee Kraus says
This is one of our stable recipes! We have been making it almost every week for the last few years. It is very good with almond butter subbed for peanut butter (how we prefer it). We have also used the sauce on tempeh, baked, marinated, and sautéed in the same way. You cannot go wrong!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Renee! xo
Cam says
My partner loves peanut sauce, so I tried this recipe. Made with some broccoli, perfect. I love how the tofu turns out when you bake it first.
We both loved it and would definitely try again.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Woohoo! Thanks for the kind review, Cam. We’re glad you both enjoyed! xo
Sondi says
This recipe is AMAZING! I made the peanut sauce as instructed and it is delicious. I have been cooking more with meatless options lately and kept having a soggy tofu issue until your technique of baking followed by pan frying. This recipe is truly a game-changer for me and will definitely be apart of my meal rotation! Thanks!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peanut sauce and tofu method, Sondi. Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Lina says
Me and the fam loved this!
Made some rice for my husband and daughter and gobbled the caulirice myself.
I used 1,5 times the sauce and would recommend everyone else doing the same so you have some extra sauce to drizzle over rice/caulirice.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing, Lina!
Katie says
I’m always skeptical of tofu but this recipe is absolutely delicious! The texture of the tofu is meat-like and the sauce is salty, sweet, and spicy. This will become a staple in my meal rotations. Thank you!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Katie! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Lisa Lee says
As a new tofu eater I wanted to combine my new love tofu and my favourite peanut satay sauce and your recipe did not fail!
The trick is to cook the sauce and it becomes sweeter and beautiful with a stir fry!
I also still have loads of tofu left to be marinated! Week meals = Epic!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
Megan says
I did brown rice, because cauliflower rice never leaves me feeling satisfied. Also did mushrooms, red onion, celery and bell pepper for the veggies. I followed everything else as directed. My 2.5 year old gobbled down the tofu & my 5 year old ate all his veggies and rice! Husband is warming up to tofu as something we have in place of meat a few nights a week. Love getting new ways to season and prepare it! ❤️
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Lovely! We’re so glad you and your family enjoy it. Thanks for sharing, Megan!
Cinde says
This is very yummy! Made as written.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks for the lovely review, Cinde!
Nadia says
I swapped in sun butter for the peanut butter and it was delicious. Followed the directions and ingredients otherwise except I turned the oven to convect for the last 5 minutes. Loved how crispy and flavorful the tofu turned out!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing, Nadia!
Lynn says
Love this! It was so delicious. I followed the recipe except for the rice cauliflower. I forgot the cauliflower at the grocery store but had a prepackaged brown rice pack so I used that. I wanted to eat the whole thing but saved enough to have another serving or two. I’ll definitely make this again and soon! So good!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Lynn! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Carrie says
Hello, does the Peanut Tofu & Cauliflower bowl recipe really have 36.2 grams of fat per serving? Or is that a misprint? Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Carrie, that is accurate, but it’s for a large serving. You can reduce it by decreasing the sesame oil. Hope that helps.
Geo says
The baked tofu works great for making tofu pad Thai instead of using plain, bland tofu. I used cashew butter instead of peanut butter it was delish.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Smart! Thanks for sharing, Geo!
Tina K says
I am usually not a tofu fan but I just loved this. I didn’t have cauliflower rice just used leftover regular rice and kept it plan. Also I used frozen veggies. It was a hit!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed this one, Tina. Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Boze says
I made it tofu exactly as recipe said and it’s definitely rubbery. ? Don’t understand why? Rest was very tasty though
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi, so sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy the texture! It sounds like it may have gotten overcooked. That can happen if the pieces are cut too small, if the tofu has been previously frozen, or it’s otherwise extra dry before cooking. Hope that helps for next time!
Hannah says
Oh wow…this recipe…perfection. I have been on a real tofu kick recently and this recipe is a winner—and my whole family agrees! I have been loving making some extra sauce to pour over leftovers (I have made this recipe probably around 5 times now) but am wondering how long the sauce might be good for if stored in the fridge?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Hannah! The sauce will keep for ~1 week.
Megan says
Another delicious recipe! I used broccoli, celery, and bok choy, and added a cup of cooked brown rice to the cauliflower rice + garlic, for some extra texture and heft. Tofu caramelized so terrifically, sauce was on point, I will make this again!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Megan. Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Rebecca says
Before cooking the riced cauliflower, I sauteed the greens from the head of cauliflower in the sesame oil and garlic. I added a little more garlic before adding the cauliflower to the pan.
I already said this on a different recipe, but this peanut sauce is fantastic!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Amazing! Love the resourcefulness with using the cauliflower greens. Thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
Lindsey says
I made this almost exactly as written, except I didn’t feel like dirtying another kitchen appliance so I just finely chopped the cauliflower. So good! Even my meat-loving boyfriend loved it!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Smart! We’re so glad you both enjoyed it, Lindsey. Thanks for sharing!
Julia says
Made this on NYE, enjoyed it so much that I made it again tonight (4 January). I used broccoli as the veg and added a squirt of lime on top, but for the record ate the left over tofu dipped in leftover sauce, cold, the next day, it’s that delicious!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it, Julia. Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Dora says
We really like all your tofu recipes but I only made this one tonight for the first time and it is gorgeous! The smallest thing I added to the peanut sauce is a squeeze of lime and some fresh grated ginger. Loving the prebake method of cooking tofu. Will make this regularly. :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Dora! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Laura Laudick says
We absolutely LOVE this recipe and make it at least once or twice a month. I just noticed tonight the recipe changed a bit – and this updated version is definitely a bit more streamlined, and I like the adjustments to the sauce (the new version has less soy sauce and less sugar, and more spice!). I always add lime juice (about 1/2 a lime) to the peanut sauce which gives it a nice tangy-ness. Our favorite veggies with it are baby bok choy, baby broccoli (or regular broccoli), red bell pepper and green onion. SO TASTY! One thing I miss from the old version is putting some sauce in the cauliflower rice to coat – so I think I will do that again for next time. We LOVE Dana’s recipes!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thanks so much for the feedback, Laura! So helpful! xo
Emily says
This recipe is in our regular rotation, we love it so much.
I went to prepare tonight and noticed the sauce has changed a bit. Do you have a link to the original recipe for future reference?
Tonight I’ll try it the new way and see if anyone notices ;)
Amazing! Thanks for sharing. Emily, the original sauce recipe was:
1 1/2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (tamari for GF eaters)
1/4 cup light brown sugar (or honey if not vegan)
1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
2 1/2 Tbsp peanut butter (natural, salted)
Ella says
All of the tofu recipes I’ve tried from you are incredible. This recipe came out perfect and I’m very much a beginner when it comes to cooking. Thank you so much!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Ella! xo
Heather says
Best Peanut Sauce Ever.
You never miss with your recipes. You and the pandemic have turned me into a capable cook. Thank you for sharing all these yummy vegan recipes.
I did sub olive oil, used molasses and coconut sugar (for the maple syrup) and Almond Butter. I live pretty remote so I cant get to the store easily. Still turned out amazing. I use a tofu press (same as what you used in the video) best purchase ever.
Thank you again for all the videos and good instruction.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Aw, we’re so glad you enjoy our recipes, Heather! Thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review! xo
Henna says
This is probably the yummiest version of tofu AND cauliflower rice I’ve ever had. It was really really tasty, and I am so glad that I have some for left overs.
My sister asked me if this was Hello Fresh, and I responded saying nope, it’s Henna Fresh ;) I wish I could add an image, it looks delicious.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! So glad you both enjoyed it, Henna! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Amanda Axler says
I made this and it was awesome! Simple to make and had that wow factor! I added ginger to the sauce and the cauliflower rice when cooking it. I also used pre-made frozen rice and it worked well! I also added a bit more liquid to the sauce for my taste! Will make again, everything I make from this blog always turns out so well!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Amanda! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Frank'sma says
I am not normally a tofu fan at all. This recipe changed everything! I cooked it as per recipe and my only complaint is that I’d wished I’d made more.
One tip-I’ve made this many times now, and the frozen cauliflower is no substitute for fresh grated cauliflower.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Ali says
This will be my new, go-to peanut sauce. So delicious! My only tweak for next time will be to double (maybe triple?) the sauce recipe. There was definitely enough to coat the tofu, but not enough for the rest of the veggies. It was so yum that I was left wanting more.
So great! Thanks for sharing, Ali!
Kim says
This is hands-down the BEST tofu stir fry recipe I have ever prepared. It’s so good that I have made it dozens of times over the years. Sweet and spicy perfection! I have made it for family, neighbors, friends of my children, etc. and everyone loves it. Even first-time tofu eaters ask for seconds – and for the recipe. Here are ways I have personalized this recipe for my family.
* I always make two pounds of tofu and triple the sauce (there are complaints if there are not ample leftovers).
* I use a preheated cast iron skillet to cook the tofu.
* Before adding the tofu to the pan to cook, I use a slotted spoon to leave most of the sauce behind. I heat the sauce separately to serve it on the side. People add extra to their preference.
* I use almond butter ( peanut allergy).
* I use brown sugar instead of maple syrup (I think this was how the recipe was originally written).
* I serve with broccoli and sticky rice.
We love this recipe. Thank you Minimalist Baker!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoy it, Kim! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Nikki says
I’ve had some bad experiences with dry, chewy tofu in the past, but I saw this recipe and had to try. Don’t think I’ll ever be ordering chinese take-out ever again. It was delicious! Tofu was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Got some additional inspo from your “Tofu That Tastes Good: Stir-Fry” recipe for my veggies: carrot, red pepper, red onion. The sauce is sticky, sweet, spicy and just dangerously good. Topped with sesame seeds, spring onion and cilantro. This is going to become a go-to, I just know it!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Nikki! Thanks so much for sharing!
Barb says
I made this for the first time tonight. The sauce is probably my favourite yet! I just used regular rice, and added peppers, broccoli, Bok Choy and green onions. But I seem to run into the same problem with tofu I did when I made the easy vegan fried rice recipe. It comes out hard and chewy, not tender on the inside at all. I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong. Maybe I’m cubing it too small, or baking it too long? I also greased the cookie sheet, because I didn’t have parchment paper. Any tips?
Really good recipe, but I think there must be an error somewhere on my part.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Barb, Thanks for sharing! That usually happens when it is overcooked. So maybe try cubing in larger pieces and baking less time. Hope that helps!
Chris Piascik says
So good, I did chicken instead of tofu. The sauce is so good you could put it on your shoe and eat it.
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Ha! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Chris! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Mafalda Braga says
This is the best tofu recipe I’ve ever cooked and eaten in my life. Not being vegetarian, your recipes made me cook vegetarian dishes so often because it’s absolutely delicious. Thank you so much!
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Whoop! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Mafalda!
Josh says
This sauce burns very easily because of the sugar. Next time I’d completely drain it off the tofu before browning and only add later on low heat.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sorry to hear that happened, Josh! We’d suggest trying a different pan and reducing the heat for next time.
kathy pogh says
Made this. It was wonderful. My boys loved it! I used 1/2 peanut butter (crunchy since I didn’t have plain)and 1/2 tahini, adding a little fish oil to sauce. Also used rice instead of cauliflower rice but did use cauliflower, broccoli , sliced carrots, bell pepper and a few beans for stir fry. Really good sauce. Just using what I had and it turned out yummy. Will be making this again, and experimenting with whatever veggies I have at the time.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! Thanks so much for sharing, Kathy! xo
Desiree says
I made this recipe without modifications. The veggies of choice I used were bok choy, red bell peppers, red onions and baby Bella mushrooms. I topped the entire dish with serrano peppers for a nice kick! I have to say that it tasted even better the next day! Thank you so much for a great recipe!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Desiree! It’s one of our favorites, too!
Shannon P. says
I made this tonight and it was a hit! I made this with a 16oz package of tofu and added broccoli, cauliflower rice, red pepper, and peas. I also made jasmine rice on the side. There are no leftovers. My family said it tasted like a restaurant quality meal. Thanks for the great recipe! It will be thrown into my rotation!
PS – I made extra sauce for homemade spring rolls. :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing, Shannon! xo
Tracey says
This was really good. I made it with rice ramen from Costco instead of the cauliflower rice. The sauce is really delicious. I accidentally got firm tofu instead of extra firm and it worked just fine, although I did bake it for a few more minutes then what was in the recipe. I used a bit more peanut butter then was called for as suggested and added a bit of fish sauce. I made this with honey vs. the brown sugar. I stir fried spinach, carrot and zucchini using the sauce. Finished it with a squeeze of lime and it was very good. Hit the spot for our craving of peanut butter noodles! Thanks for the great recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Tracey! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Suzi Russell says
Has anyone made this using a no/low carb brown sugar substitute like Swerve? I am looking for ways to lower the carbs.
Thank you, Suzi
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Hi Suzi, we haven’t, but it looks like another reader has! For future reference, if you press “ctrl+f” on a PC or “command+f” on a mac, a find bar should pop up that allows you to search for specific words in the post and comments.
Xiang says
The sauce is amazing! Found out I ran out of nut butter halfway through preparations, so used tahini instead – worked amazing and tasted great! The entire recipe is quick and easy to whip up!
Photos of my recreation are on @veggieandvice on IG.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Xiang! Thanks so much for sharing!
San Francisco Juice says
Made this dish tonight for me ‘n the wife. Wow, really good. We’re not big on tofu but have been trying to limit our meat intake and this recipe didn’t disappoint. The sauce is delicious, made a fantastic coating for the tofu. I kinda over processed the cauliflower so it had more of a couscous texture but didn’t matter, was still a great accompaniment. Added sautéed thinly sliced multicolor carrots and bok choy using coconut oil. This is going into the regular rotation! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Aparna says
I made this! I did commit a few flaws thinking they were optional, turned out they were not:
1. Firm the tofu. NOT OPTIONAL.
2. You need lesser salt than you think you need.
All of these were completely on me, haha.
Otherwise, this is a FANTASTIC recipe! It is so nutty and sweet and savory and just hits all the right spots. I made the chilli garlic oil and peanut butter from scratch, they take very less time and there are plenty of recipes online. Making them from scratch saves money and makes the whole dish taste so much fresher!
If you don’t have time to do the whole thing, please just make the sauce. It’s so brilliant and tangy, you could just eat the sauce!
Hats off to the author!
Making a list of things I needed to prep helped me, I hope it’ll help someone else:
1. Make chilli garlic sauce
2. Make peanut butter
3. Drain and bake to firm tofy
4. Make sauce
5. Marinate tofu
6. Rice cauliflower
7. Mince garlic
Doing prep work in this order helped because while waiting on the previous step to finish, you can move on with the next.
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Thanks for sharing your experience and tips, Aparna! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Geo says
If you are lucky enough to live in an area that has well stocked Asian grocery store you can get sweet soy sauce and palm sugar for more of an Asian flavor. This was delish- I had to add some water to sauce to thin it out a bit for easier marination.
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Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, Geo!
Priya says
This recipe was awesome . Made it for lunch today and my kids and husband loved it ! My very first time making cauliflower rice . This sauce is the best I have ever had . I will be making this many many more times ! Thanks for this wonderful recipe !
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We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed it, Priya! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Fiona says
Simply Delicious 😋. Thank you for your delightful recipes xx
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the lovely review, Fiona! xo
Deanna Nathan says
This is absolutely delicious! I’ve made it twice now and currently eating leftovers. The first time I cubed the tofu, but this time I crumbled it before baking and found the texture to be so much better and perfectly crispy! This is a great meal! I used frozen cauliflower rice because I’m lazy and cooked it with broccoli and spinach. It was perfect. Thank you!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Deanna! Thanks so much for sharing!
Natalie says
This was so amazing !!! It tasted like chinese takeout for a fraction of the cost. I am definitely doing this again! Super full and happy :)
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Yay! Love to hear this. Thanks for the lovely review, Natalie!
Kristy says
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I am allergic to sesame seeds/sesame oil. Would coconut oil or any other type of oil work as a replacement?
Thank you!
Kristy.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
It won’t be quite as flavorful, but it might work! Let us know if you try it!
Cristina says
I made this for dinner last night and ate the leftovers for dinner tonight! I think it gets even better the second day! I Used liquid aminos instead of soy sauce or tamari in the sauce which made it way saltier than I prefer. I just doubled up on all the other ingredients and it was perfect- if others use liquid aminos I would suggest starting with half of the amount the recipe calls for. I will for sure make this again. I’m so excited that I know how easy and delicious cauliflower rice is now, as well as how to make tofu perfectly crispy. I learn to much from you, Dana! Thank you!
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Cristina! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Diane Dean says
Thus was an aMAzingly delicious recipe!! I cook with tofu a lot and this use of it will definitely be added to my repertoire! I used raw honey (Just bc it’s what I had in the pantry) and it added a delightful difference than brown sugar, which so many recipes use. I not make the cauliflower rice; instead I made coconut rice on the side, along with sautéed Bok Choy (using the garlic), which were a lovely compliment. This was a hit with everyone in the family!! Thank you!
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Whoop! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Diane!
Mariana says
I absolutely loved this!! So delicious!!! I’m so glad that through this recipe I’ve finally learnt how to make crispy tofu!!! Yummy!! Thank you for all your recipes! I use them almost daily now! I bought your book last month as I love every recipe of yours that I make!! :)
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Aw, yay! Thanks so much for sharing, Mariana! xo
Mairi says
I substituted sweet chili sauce for the garlic chili sauce (didn’t have it on hand) in the marinade and added some extra peanut butter and it was so good! I had never made cauliflower rice before and I’m very excited about how easy it was. Will definitely be making this again :)
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Mairi! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Rina sanabria says
Omg!!! I just made this for dinner and hands down Loved it!!!! I did add a dash of ginger and a tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1\3 cup water to thin out the sauce for me. Taste like I just ordered take out. :)
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Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Rina! Thanks so much for sharing!
Lorena says
Delicious! The tofu taste like chinese chicken we loved it, very easy, i didnt have firm tofo and worked perfect with medium firm
Thanks! All your recipes ate great
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We’re so glad it turned out well! Thanks so much for sharing, Lorena!
Jenna says
Super disappointed in this recipe. The timing is started wrong at the top it should be 2.5 hrs not 1.5hrs as the tofu has to be drained for 1.5hrs then the pressing, baking, marinating and cauliflower rice take another hour. My other issue is it was waaaay too sweet. I cut the sugar in half and still had to squeeze 1 full line into the marinade (I used natural peanut butter so no extra sugar). Both my husband and I felt we needed to brush our teeth after as they felt furry 😳
The rice was excellent and I liked the garlic addition, but I can’t recommend this dish
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jenna, we’re so sorry to hear that was your experience! Thanks for the feedback- we’ll take another look to see if we can make improvements.
BB says
Hey! The recipe says to drain the tofu for 15 mins, not 1.5 hours. It says to start the process 1.5 hrs before you want to eat to allow for the baking and stir fry time.
Jenn says
This recipe was delicious! I loved the pre baked tofu. I made this almost exactly except with crunchy peanut butter and the addition of cabbage that I had on hand. My meat eating husband and son also ate it up.
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We’re so glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing, Jenn!
Joel says
I only made the first tofu and sauce with a pair of little ones in mind. Very tasty. I was pressed for time and things turned out well without any draining for firm tofu. Also I thought I had more than enough sauce to have used the whole pound of tofu.
JMango says
I had a bunch of vegetables to use and this recipe was perfect! I used red onions, broccoli, carrots, and peppers. I added a little more peanut butter, but I just really like the taste of it. Also, used regular rice instead of cauliflower (I’m not a fan). Will definitely make again!
Thanks for sharing!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jill KS says
Another winner! I didn’t mind the time it took to make this recipe (while on quarantine I’ve got a lot of it ). Girl, you’ve got a gift for delicious and nutritious recipes.
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Aw, thanks so much Jill! We are so glad you enjoyed it! xo
Angel S says
I made this with jasmine rice and frozen stir-fry veggies and did not bake the tofu, just marinated it in the peanut sauce then pan fried it with the veggies. After trying it my partner told me he’d like to make love to my food, lol! So yeah, delicious recipe, the sauce was so good. Thank you.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Angel! xo
Erin says
I pressed the tofu and made the sauce before work, my husband did the rest. We loved this meal! We used frozen riced cauliflower because grocery store didn’t have any fresh organic. I used coconut sugar and added a little extra sugar and chili garlic sauce. I loved the crispy bits of tofu! We keep returning to your recipes during this time. It is such a comfort to have good healthy meals and be in the kitchen which feels so safe and cozy….
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We’re so glad you’re enjoying our recipes, Erin! Thanks so much for sharing!
Veronica N says
I made this last night and it was sooooo good I think my boyfriend is going to propose to me after tasting this. A keeper for sure! P.S. I used Thai red curry paste instead of the chili garlic sauce.
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Ha! Love it, Veronica! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Amanda says
My boyfriend tried making this (unsuccessfully) after I did (successfully) and he was bummed it wasn’t as good. He’s been asking me to make it ever since and he’s a full on carnivore. We love it, thank you for the recipe!
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Amanda! xo
Urvi says
Made this multiple times over the years! Even my teenage stepson liked it. I don’t make it often because of the all the prep time and dishes I have to clean after, but we love it in our household!
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Thanks so much for the lovely review, Urvi. We are so glad you both enjoy it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
@chefdaniSF says
I’m out of cauliflower (just made an amazing cauliflower bolognese that everyone – vegan and non alike loved) so making using quinoa. I loved it, it was excellent. Used broccolini and everything else as written (including my homemade PB). I always turn to you after a long day working and thank you for all your inspiring and excellent recipes. Thank you MB for helping this new vegan enjoy so so many delicious recipes! I appreciate all you do lady! PS Your Chana Masala started me preparing Indian food completely from scratch and I will forever be indebted to you for my new Indian cookery skills.
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Kelli says
Oh my goodness, this went down such a treat! One week into our lock down it was my last block of tofu – grim I know. My meat eating husband is demanding the recipe because apparently would be amazing with pork apparently – I’m holding out strong until I can get more tofu delivered. Thanks so much xxoo
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Jan Healey says
This recipe is amazing! My family really enjoyed the flavour of the tofu over the cauliflower rice. I used a food processor to gently pulse the cauliflower in batches. It worked well and was very quick. The baked tofu is definitely the way to go. We will be working this recipe into the rotation. Thank you so much.
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We’re so glad your family enjoyed it, Jan! Thanks so much for sharing!
Amanda says
Loved the sauce. Doubled it because we wanted extra sauce. I’m learning about tofu. Mine ended up rubbery which we did not like. Added actual peanuts. Used broccoli, green beans, red peppers and mushrooms for veggies and the cauliflower rice. Once I figure out the tofu, this dish will be a regular.
Thanks for sharing! If it was too rubbery, bake for less time!
Katy says
I enjoyed this, thank you – found it after searching for vegan low carb. Easy to use a zero cal sweetener. I was luckily that I can buy super firm tofu so no pressing – and 10 minutes in the air fryer minimises prep time! The pre baking definitely makes a difference to tofu, don’t skip it. Only real modification was to add a little hot water to the sauce to melt the peanut butter.
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Katy! Thanks for sharing!
Zammer says
I saw this today and made it for supper tonight and my wife LOVED IT. Made it with white rice and a stir fry veggies. A great Monday meal. Two thumbs up.
Zammer
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Zammer says
AHHHHH sorry I didn’t do this!!! It was a five star for sure.
Zammer
Lauren says
This was so good! I had to dry my tofu way longer, maybe that’s just me and where I’m located on the east coast. But this baked up so well. It was the best tofu I’ve ever made and the sauce was so good. My daughter asked me to make it again. I didn’t have chili garlic sauce nor cauliflower (which I substituted with brown rice). Looking forward to trying more recipes.
Thanks for sharing, Lauren!!
Janet Sephton Bailey says
I used rice instead of cauliflower and it all tasted so good!
nan says
HI Dana
New to your site. Thank you for your great healthy recipes!
After this recipe my teens said this was one of the best meal I have made! I did use brown rice since I did not have cauliflower.
question: my tofu turns out too hard despite decreasing to 375 deg and 20 min as you recommended to another. I think I should try another brand.
Can you share your choice of tofu brand?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it! We like Wildwood sprouted tofu. Hope that helps!
Jessi Summers says
Tips for preparing veggies like bok choy?
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We like to cook them in a cast iron skillet or grill.
Jessi Summers says
Thanks!
Debbie says
This recipe is delicious and full of flavor! The tofu was not mushy at all. I am trying to eat more plant based food and this recipe was a great one for my new healthy eating! I added more veggies; red peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, and bamboo shoots. I also added little Cayenne Pepper to the cauliflower rice, I like a little heat. I can’t wait to have my leftovers tomorrow.
Michele says
It came out great! Super flavorful and my first foray into vegan cooking! I need to time things better as there was a bit too much waiting for draining, cooling, marinating, etc. I am wondering why the high carb count? Tofu is low in carbs. The honey?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Michele. The carbohydrates are primarily from the brown sugar, but cauliflower contributes some as well.
Chris Rawls says
What would be a good substitute for the sugar in this dish to make it a little more Keto friendly?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Chris, you could maybe reduce the sugar and use a little stevia? Or you could try using coconut aminos in place of the tamari as it tends to have a natural sweetness. We haven’t tried these modifications though and can’t guarantee results. Let us know if you do some experimenting!
Trees says
I would suggest using Lankato Brand Monkfruit sugar it is sweet and 1:1 in ration and also it doesn’t spike the insulin response in you body, there is a “golden”, “white” and “Maple Syrup” varity. It taastes better then Stevia in my opinion and has a Zero Glycemic Index
Sara says
Yum! My husband told me this one is a keeper. A little more time consuming for a weeknight meal. Next time I’ll try prepping the tofu. I also doubled the sauce, because we’re saucy people. I used green cabbage, carrot chips, and green onion as my veggies, because that’s what I had on hand. Was delicious, thanks for sharing!
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Sarah says
This recipe was so yummy and although it took some time it was fairly simple! I didn’t have all of the ingredients on hand but it was so easy to improvise and just use what I already had. I’ll definitely be making it again some time soon:)
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We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sarah! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Tuesday says
This was fantastic. I am slowly transitioning from a heavy animal product diet to a plant-based one. This is one of the first recipes I made. It was delicious. Next time I will add a little more soy or salt for my own taste. In no way did it detract from the deliciousness! Thank you for giving us these free resources :)
Great! Thanks for sharing!!
Christine says
I made this dish this evening and it was devoured by all. The chili sauce added a great flavor and not much heat, so if anyone out there is worried about using it – don’t be. I did not make the cauliflower rice, as my family are not big fans of it. It cooked up some farro instead and served everything over that. So good. For veggies I used broccoli and red bell pepper which added great crunch and taste. I’ll be checking out your other recipes for sure.
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Thanks so much for the lovely review and for sharing your modifications, Christine. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Heather Waghelstein says
Hello Dana,
I am new to cooking. I have been an assembler of pre-made ingredients in the past. This was amazing. The tofu in texture and flavor tastes like what you get at an asian restaurant. So good. It was so much easier than I thought The only alteration I made was molasses for the brown sugar, riced broccoli, and for the chili garlic I mixed store bough chili sauce and garlic. My local store (very remote) was out of cauliflower.
I cannot thank you for demystifying tofu, I’ve been trying to figure it out for years. Great recipe for batch cooking for my lunches/dinner.
Now I have to tackle tempeh and I’ll be set. If you have any recipes I would love to try it.
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Hi Heather, we’re so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the lovely review! Here are some tempeh recipes you might enjoy: https://minimalistbaker.com/marinated-peanut-tempeh-7-ingredients/, https://minimalistbaker.com/1-pan-tempeh-bolognese/, or https://minimalistbaker.com/spicy-tempeh-breakfast-sausage/. To view all of our recipes with tempeh, you sort by ingredient in our recipes index. Hope that helps!
caroline says
Can you use frozen cauliflower rice? If so, do I need to do anything differently?
Thanks
Caroline
You can, but we find from frozen it can be quite liquidy / too moist.
Julie says
This dish was AMAZING. My carnivorous husband loved this dish as well and it will become part of our dinner rotation. It does take quite a bit of prep, but baking the tofu and cutting veggies the night before allowed me to have this on the table in less than an hour. My six year old enjoyed it, but my five year old will need a few more tries before she loves it. Although they say it takes more than a dozen times for kids to enjoy new foods. :) Thanks so much, can’t wait to try more plant-based recipes that the whole family will love.
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We’re so glad you both loved it, Julie! And crossing our fingers the little one gets there too =) Thanks for the lovely review! xo
Julie says
Can’t wait to try this. Can you bake the tofu the night before and leave in the fridge to marinate 24 hours to serve the next day? I have two little ones so I like to prep the night before as much as possible. Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Julie, that should work! Or perhaps for better texture, bake the tofu and make the sauce ahead, but then only marinate 15 minutes before adding to pan.
Marg says
I’m keen to try this recipe soon. Do you have a substitute for the garlic chilli sauce? My kids aren’t keen on spicy food. Would it still be good if I left this ingredient out?
Hi there! If they don’t like spice I’d still suggest adding some minced garlic in for flavor. Let us know how it goes!
Brenna says
I LOVE this recipe! I don’t use any sweetener in the sauce, and it still tastes phenomenal! Also, a lot of stores have prepackaged cauliflower rice now, so I usually just buy that to speed up the process! :)
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We’re so glad you enjoy it, Brenna! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Scarisari says
Quick and easy to make and sooo tasty. This recipe will go into our meal rotation. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
Amanda says
Okay, I’ve never tried tofu because it doesn’t look very appetizing so I was very hesitant about this recipe ? But I bit the bullet and went for it. Absolutely NO regrets! This was amazing! Even my picky 8-year-old enjoyed it ? Instead of the chili garlic sauce I subbed in some hoisin garlic sauce since me and spicy don’t get along very well. Otherwise I followed the recipe and stir fried the optional veggies with the riced cauliflower. You have totally outdone yourself here. Thank you!!!
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So glad you and your kiddo enjoyed it, Amanda! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Brooks Kennedy says
This is the best tofu I’ve ever had!!!
Here’s a tip: a great way to improve the texture of tofu is freezing it completely, for at least a few hours, then thawing it, then wringing all the liquid out. It gets a lot more water out than the traditional pressing method, and it makes it nice and chewy with a lighter interior. What happens is ice crystals form and create pockets within the tofu, which remain once it’s melted and the pockets have been drained.
After it’s completely thawed and wrung out, I baked it for 10 minutes at 400 F, marinated it, then baked for another 15 minutes or so with all of the sauce. Sublime. You could probably just marinate it without the initial 10 minutes of baking and it might soak in the sauce better.
Thanks for the recipe.
Carol says
The dish was delicious! Yes, it takes some time to prep everything, but it is so worth it. Definitely a keeper recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Vicky says
How do you store this and how long for? Thank you! X
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Hi Vicky, this can be stored covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Tee Robinson says
Do you by chance have a video of the recipe? I feel like that will help me not mess up the recipe with me being a visual learner.
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Hi Tee, not yet, but it’s coming soon!
Teresa Bane says
This is one of my new favorite recipes. Will definitely be going into the rotation. Best tofu I’ve ever had at home. Thanks so much for sharing.
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So glad you enjoyed it, Teresa! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Dorothy Hanley says
This is a staple in our household ! I make this once a week & tweak it each time with great results. Make a little extra sauce to serve on the side.
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So glad to hear it, Dorothy! Thanks for the lovely review! xo
Ke’a Kim says
One of the most delicious vegan meals I’ve made since going vegan!
Thanks for sharing!
Penny says
Delicious! I’ve made this numerous times usually with broccoli and carrots as the veggies. My husband, who isn’t much of a tofu lover, even loves this recipe. I sometimes add a handful of cashews or peanuts for added crunch. Thanks for the recipe!
Joanna Tenbrook says
I have been making this for several years now. My family, including the 5 and 3 year old, love it. The bake method on the tofu is my go to for so many other stir fry dishes. This recipe introduced me to this site, and many past and future food adventures.
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So glad you enjoy this recipe, Joanna! Thanks for the lovely review!
Kristy says
I think I’m in love! Yummo!
@ Ian Higginbottom, please share your findings. I tool would like to remove or reduce the sugar and lower carbs as much as possible. Since it was my first time to prepare the dish, I followed the amounts for the sauce pretty closely.
Becky says
Fabulous. Thank you
Thanks for sharing, Becky!
Ian Higginbottom says
Hi, Do you have a version of the recipe that works without the sugar? Using myfittnespal it looks like this recipe is about 25% calories by carbs and therefore not Keto. I understans to be Ketogenic a recipe must have less than 10% of calories from carbs. Thanks.
Ian Higginbottom says
I just realised you did not claim it was Keto! I was directed here by a keto diet site! I will try this without the sugar and see what else I might add to bring out the peanut flavour. Thanks!
Haley says
Use swerve brown sugar to make it Keto!! It’s fabulous!
Macros for 1/5 tofu block are
Carbs 5g
Protein 16.4g
Fats 5
Use low sodium soy
I like the idea of adding crushed nuts for a crunch!
Andrea says
Made this recipe and it was so simple and easy yet very delicious! The only observation I could make is that i I got short on tofu, so I had to improvise and add some chickpeas, still very delicious! Thank you for this recipe!
Kate says
OH MY GOODNESS MY DAUGHTER ATE HER VEGGIES!!! Yes they might have peanut sauce on them but hey it’s a start!!
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Yay!
Sylvie says
OMG this is sooooo good! I loved the sauce so much I now sometimes make only a double bath of the sauce and make a stir-fry with it to out over a grain. Sooooo yummy. The tofu really comes out perfectly too! Definitely recommend this recipe .
I use low sodium soy sauce.
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Sylvie says
Definitely a 5-star recipe. I’ve also only used the sauce ingredients for a peanut stir-fry and it was also delicious! Very versatile even broken down! ?
Kim P says
I used liquid aminos instead of soy sauce – same amount as per recipe – and it’s waaayyy too salty.
Betty Williams says
I just loved your recipe, it was absolutely delicious.Yesterday,I prepared
the recipe again but this time added some ketchup on it as i am a ketchup lover. This gave the
recipe a nice different taste with a combination of sweet and spicy flavor. Yummy!!
Ana Paiva says
This dish is so good. Even with oven broken the tofu still tasted amazing. :)
Thanks for sharing!
Kay says
Just tried this for the first time and I’m hooked! Never cooked with tofu before but just thought the sauce sounded so yummy. I did change a couple of things – added minced garlic and Chinese five spice to the sauce and used crunchy peanut butter for a bit of texture. Loved it! Also ‘noodled’ some zucchini to add to my veggies which was broccoli and mushroom.
Rebecca says
This is my all-time favorite dinner recipe. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve sent this recipe to. I just wanted to say I’ve been making it for years and I love it. You’ve changed my life! Thank you :)
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That’s what we like to hear! Thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
Roz says
Seriously delicious recipe! I’ve made this 3 times now and I’ve found it actually works better to bake the tofu in the marinade then add it into the stirfry at the end – when I try to fry it I just get a lot of burnt stuff.
Lisa F. says
Thank you for this easy and flavor-full recipe! I make this at least a couple times a month, and one of my little kids even loves it. My husband asks for it all the time. I love how adaptable it is depending on what veg you have in the house, and I often brown some slice alomnds in a bit of olive oil, salt and garlic and sprinkle over the top for a zingy crunch. I usually serve over regular rice for the kids, and over rice or cauliflower rice for the grown-ups depending what I have in the house. Question, how long is too long to marinate the tofu you think…could I do it for a few hours to overnight or would that be too much of a flavor smack…thanks!
Brother Dave says
Hey y’all! This is a must try! I’ve made this twice for my fiancée and tonight was the second time. We both love it! I’m a big meat, chicken and all around protein eater however this is now becoming a new addition to my diet. I plan to make this for her once a week when we marry.
laura pool says
This is one of my go-to recipes now. I’ve made many versions riced cauliflower/rice/brown rice noodles and broccoli/green beans etc. Keep the peanut sauce with tofu the same and it’s a home run every time.
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Sarah says
This was so good! My husband said it was one of the best meals I’ve ever made. I love the crispy tofu method!
I used regular soy sauce (not low sodium) and it was way too salty. Added some coconut milk powder, water, and lime juice to offset it and then just added a little to the rice and served it on the side.
Used sliced mushrooms and broccoli and topped with cilantro. Thank you for the great recipe!
Linda Stafford says
This recipe looks yummy. I have found that “Freezing” the tofu and letting it thaw removes most of the moisture and eliminates all the steps of draining, pressing, etc. Have you tried that?
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We haven’t, but that is an interesting idea! Thanks for sharing, Linda :D
Silvia says
The is the second time I making this dish…..It’s fantastic thank you so much.
I have one question can I make the tofu and marinade over night. Trying to same some time.
Thank you
Nicki says
I am obsessed with this recipe! I found it on Pinterest about a year ago and, no joke, I’ve made it about 20 times now. It’s AMAZING. When I’m done cooking it and eating it, I go back and lick the spoon before washing up the dishes. I’ve tried it with all types of different veggies and on top of brown rice, quinoa, and cauliflower rice. SO GOOD!
Ginny says
This is my first time cooking tofu. How come it crumbled when I rolled it???
Can you clarify what you meant by “rolled” it? Do you mean when you pressed it? Tofu can be a little tender, which is why we recommend working with extra firm tofu for the best results. Hope that helps.
Jessica says
I made the tofu last night. It was honestly better than any restaurant tofu I’ve ever had! I didn’t have any garlic chili sauce so I substituted it with some pineapple hot sauce. That was my only adjustment.
Thanks Dana for another lovely recipe!
Annie Titus says
Delicious, Easy, and Inexpensive!
My mother made tofu 30+ years ago and I grew to hate it, the recipes were horrible and bland. I’ve been terrified to scar my own 13 year old with a similar experience. So this is the first tofu I have EVER cooked.
It was NOT the tofu nightmare of my childhood.
This was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much. It was a huge hit!
I made mine with baby bok choy, red pepper, and green onion. I may add more vegetables next time.
I look forward to trying more recipes!
anupama says
Could you recommend some alternative to peanut or almond butter?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Sunflower seed butter, perhaps?
Hanifia says
I just used your recipe to prepare tofu to be added at the last minute to a stir fry of onions, garlic, ginger and several large sweet peppers in a sauce of combined soy sauce and oyster sauce. The crispness of the tofu cubes was retained and they had absorbed some of the flavors of the sauce. I served it on fried noodles. Excellent! Hanifia
Chardannae Lujan says
I made this! We absolutely loved it. I have a constant need for peanut butter and spicy so it was a match made in heaven. The only thing I changed was I used the full 16oz of tofu. It was amazing. The only thing I’d change in the future is making a double order of sauce to have enough. Right now I am making it a double recipe and quadrupling the sauce so I can try leftovers. ??
Urvashi says
Probably the most delicious tofu I’ve ever had, thanks a ton for sharing! I usually don’t do comments but I couldn’t stop myself this time. Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Whoop! We are so glad you enjoyed it :D
Randy says
Thanks for swiping the perfect technique for crispy tofu! I used to get the same results just stir frying, but it would require more oil than I’d like to use in my food. This is awesome.
Jennifer says
I’ve been eating tofu my whole life and this is def the best tofu I’ve had! It was so crispy and perfect and the sauce carmelized and stuck so nicely to the tofu. 10/10, making this again soon!
Loara says
Made this last night – that sauce is crazy good. Used way too much and probably defeated the purpose of the healthy recipe but so worth it.
Steff says
Made the tofu and sauce part of this, to go with the quinoa fried rice recipe. Didn’t pay attention to the instructions and had no time to press the tofu first or to marinate after baking for more than a couple minutes, and it still turned out perfect! The sprouted tofu I’ve been using has been sticking to my pan no matter what I try when frying, so this technique of baking is a game changer!
Tilly says
Hi, I’m not vegan but I have an 18 month old who won’t drink milk and I heard that tofu is a great source of calcium. I’ve only ever had tofu once and it was in a soup I was served at a restaurant. It was soggy and hollow and didn’t taste like anything, so I was not sure what to expect when making this. I made this today and followed your recipe carefully. I absolutely loved the flavour and was surprised that something so tasty had been made from scratch in my kitchen! It was easy to make and delicious! The only thing was that the tofu was not crispy but rather rubbery. What did I do wrong? I will definitely be making this again, I might substitute the tofu for chicken and serve with soba noodles next time but I do want to perfect the tofu as it seems like such a versatile food, healthy, cheap and nutritious.
Karen Rubio says
Oh my gosh! I’ve been looking for a way to make tofu that is crispy outside and tender inside… Instead of rubbery chunks. I can’t wait to make this! Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We hope you love this recipe, Karen!
June says
I made this today, but served it over rice. The cauliflower I have is earmarked for tomorrow’s dinner. The veggies used were onions, green pepper, and baby bok choy. There was not a morsel left! My mother and brother agree that we’re going to add more chili garlic sauce next time, and will substitute cashew butter and a handful of cashews.
We are not vegetarians or vegans, but I have been making a lot of meat free meals. Thank you for adding to my repetoire.
Maggie says
This looks absolutely delicious! What do you recommend as a nut-free substitute for the peanut butter? I desperately want to make all these peanut-y dishes but my husband is extremely allergic to all nuts. Would sunflower butter taste alright?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
I would think that sunflower butter should work!
Liana says
Just made this and it’s already my new favorite meal! It was so easy to make and delicious, thank you!
Sage Krewson says
This is my favorite recipe so far from Minimalist Baker! We made this during our first week going vegan and my three kids and husband all loved it! Shocking! I love this method of baking the tofu so that it comes out crispy on the outside. This is genius. Sometimes I make the tofu, sauce and veggies and service over whole wheat pasta. This really gets the kids excited. To make this recipe lower in fat, I cut the oil and the peanut butter in half for the sauce. It still tasted fantastic (although the original recipe is the best!).
C Irons says
This dish is sooooo delicious! My only recommendation is to double the recipe as it is currently set for only 2 servings. I guarantee you’ll be sad not to have leftovers. In fact, I made this 2 nites ago and made it again tonite! My husband and I love the flavors, texture of the tofu all on a bed of healthy, low calorie cauliflower rice. YUMMY!
I recommend making it with the suggested sauteed veggies (I used red bell peppers, green onions and kale). Also did the fresh cilantro and lime.
Thanks for a great recipe that has become my new favorite!!!!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Great tips! Glad you enjoyed it! :D
CHERIA says
Hello,
Sooooo I made this recipe last night and lol the tofu was a trickster!!!! I made the first tofu in the oven and it turned so hard so fast ? lol I was panicking so the little I did save I managed to use that but skipped the baking portion and it turned out delicious. I think my oven gets super hot or I may have let it dry out to much…. but delicious recipe! Just keep an eye on that tofu!
Sarah Gooda says
I made this with feto fermented tofu and a mixture of vegetables including red pepper, green beans, courgette, mushrooms, aubergine etc. We halved the amount of sugar and also added sesame seeds. Used Meridian crunchy peanut butter. It was really delicious and easy to make, and certainly plan to make it again, as well as trying more of your amazing recipes.
I’m really grateful that you use metric measurements as well as the American cups, which we find hard to use in the UK.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Thank you for sharing your recipe changes, Sarah! We are glad you enjoyed it!
Helen says
This was one of the tastiest things I’ve ever made and was my first experience of Cauliflower rice! I added some ginger with the garlic when I was cooking the veggies – tenderstem broccoli and green onion- and used almond butter for the sauce. It was amazing! Always very impressed with your recipes, I rarely eat anything else :-)
Jen says
OK, I don’t normally bother commenting on blog recipes because I do rarely find one that I truly love but this recipe is completely amazing! The sauce is so delicious and easy to make without normal storecupboard ingredients (instead of chilli garlic sauce I used garlic powder and hot pepper sauce). I had already made oven baked tofu so this wasn’t new to me but an excellent use of the technique here. This is going to become a staple for me – thank you!
Lauren says
I finally had to come leave a comment after making this for the… 10th time.
This recipe has that WOW factor for reheated lunches. You can make the best meal, but sometimes, especially on day FOUR, you just avoid the leftovers in the fridge at all costs. Not this one though. It’s one of those dishes that almost gets better after the flavors all marry. And the tofu doesn’t seem to suffer from the fridge time or reheating.
Highly recommend for batch prep!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We are so glad to hear that you’re a fan of this recipe, Lauren! Thanks for the review!
Theresa says
Tried the tofu tonight and loved it!! I always have trouble with mine being overly sweet or Salty. I used regular soy sauce so I added more brown sugar and peanut butter as well as thinned it with some water. Will definitely make again!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Glad to hear you enjoyed it, Theresa! Thanks for sharing your recipe changes!
Karen says
I always come back to this recipe. It’s so yummy and always a winner! Thanks so much! Xoxo
Lia G says
Delicious! I added carrots and broccoli to the stir fry, some grated ginger to the sauce, used 14oz of tofu, and probably had a larger head of cauliflower than called for. I didn’t have reduced sodium soy sauce, only regular, so it turned out a little salty for my taste, but still good! I think next time I will add a little extra peanut butter as well. This made plenty for both my husband and I with leftovers to spare. Thank you for the recipe!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Great! Thanks for sharing your additions, Lia!
Sarah says
Mmmmm what a great start to my plant-based diet! Deliciously rich, but not heavy. Perfectly sweet and tangy, great recipe!
Natalia S. says
My belly is so happy right now! I used half coconut sugar, half honey for the sauce and it just turned out brilliant. It took some extra time for sure because of all the components but I suspect it will be a lot easier the second time around, especially if I pre-bake the tofu and pre-mix the sauce ahead of time.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We are so glad you enjoyed this dish, Natalia!
Emma says
Excellent recipe! One heavy meat eater called it, “the best cauliflower that I ever ate.” I used coconut brown sugar for the sauce and only used half the suggested amount. Rather than switching the tofu from the oven to a pan, I put it back into the oven after marinating to avoid a messy pan. Baby bok choy and red pepper were a fabulous addition. Again, we loved it! Thank you!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We are so glad you enjoyed it, Emma!
julie baumann says
This recipe is time consuming-and worth every minute!!!
One of my family’s favorite recipes. It’s in our regular meal rotation.
A million thank yous.
jp says
I have been trying various tofu recipes to get more of it in my diet, and this recipe by far is the best I’ve had yet! Delicious. I love how crispy the tofu gets from baking it first. Thank you for all of your great recipes!
DD says
In Justine getting into cooking. How would you suggest cooking the extra veggies? (Broccoli back Choi etc). THabks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
You could steam or bake them, depending on what vegetables you choose!
Kayla says
I used to hate tofu and this recipe is helping me learn to love it! I added a splash of agave instead of brown sugar and added a bunch of veggies. It was so delish!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay! We’re glad to hear it, Kayla!
Sigrid says
I made this last night for my friend. WOW is all I can say! We both ate too much of this amazingly good dish. Happy bellies.
Sarah says
OUTSTANDING!!!! Putting into our regular rotation. Thank you for your creativity!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yay!
Sarah says
I wish I had taken a photo, but didn’t. This is a delicious recipe! Only used the sesame oil in the sauce, and that was plenty. Sautéed veggies plain, added mung bean sprouts, peppers, bok choy, broccoli, green onions. The tofu turned out delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re glad you enjoyed it, Sarah!
Jean says
looks delicious, but I don’t see any instructions. it looks like they are covered with an add. very disappointed :(
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Jean! We’re sorry that is the case! What browser and device are you using? If you see that again, can you take a screencap of it and send it to support@minimalistbaker.com so we can get that sorted out and make sure it doesn’t happen again? Thanks!
Rose says
Made this last nigh and it was amazing!! So yummy! I made the tofu according to this recipe but then had it with brown rice and stir fried vegetables instead! As the recipe said I added more peanut butter and sweetener until I liked the flavour of the sauce.
Ysabel says
Can I make this over regular rice? Or would the lack of cauliflower taste make it too bland? :)
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Yes, that will work!
Weena says
Hi!
Can I replace the brown sugar with coconut dugsr or will it change the taste quite a bit? Thanks!
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Weena! It might affect the texture, but in this recipe, it should work fine!
Theresa says
I followed the recipe, but really didn’t enjoy the tofu. Veggies and sauce were great.
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
We’re sorry you weren’t a tofu fan! It can be a hit or miss ingredient, but glad you enjoyed the vegetables and sauce!
Julie says
I frequently make peanutty tofu I use a little sweet chili sauce for a tad bit more depth of flavor, but it is sooo good. The only problem I have had is it takes forever to pan fry tofu to get it crispy, I am so excited to do the oven trick… I have some tofu going in the oven! Luckily I’m the only one in the house that likes tofu… yes! I have a mouth watering lunch for tomorrow! I am following you recipe to a T, have already tasted the sauce! So good! Thank you for sharing and keeping the recipe up!!!
Katie says
What is chilli garlic sauce please and would I find it in the cold isle or preserves?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi Katie! You’d likely find it on the shelf with the other sauces. It should look something like this!
Chloe McLean says
I’ve made so many of your dinner recepies, they’re amazing! Thank you for making so many vegan options!
Kelly says
This was absolutely amazing– well worth the effort of draining, toasting, frying, mixing, processing, frying, and frying some more. I just want add that my pan never browned and so I never had to clean it between frying sessions. It’s one of those Copper Chef ones– use that. I will be making this again!
Kait O says
I absolutely love this recipe! It is so good, even my husband who normally hates tofu and would prefer meat really likes it! To save time on a weeknight, I use a bag of frozen riced cauliflower & a bag of frozen stir fry veggies. It is sooo delicious, we have it once a week now.
Valerie says
I made this last night for meal prep lunches and just ate it today. It’s my first time using cauliflower rice and 2nd time using tofu. It was soooo good!! I sauteed up some diced carrots, celery and onion first, then added the “rice” and let that cook for just a few minutes. I placed that into the meal prep containers, then sauteed the tofu that had been baked and marinated in the peanut sauce. The sauce was delicious, and baking the tofu before sauteing made it nice and firm, instead of mushy. I will definitely make this again, great recipe, thank you!
Chris says
I made this recipe as written. On the positive side, it introduced me to cauliflower rice, which I had never tried before, and I really like it. Making it in the food processor with the fine shredding disk is a cinch. On the negative side, the baked tofu came out as hard as a rock, and we didn’t like it at all. Also, the sauce was just too strong, and I like all the ingredients! When I diluted the leftovers with other stuff (picked out the tofu!) we liked it much more.
Isabel says
Very good, all of it. The cauliflower rice felt like rice in the mouth. Good tip on baking the tofu first. It helped the sauce stick to the dried tofu. I warmed up the sauce in a small pot because I found the peanut butter had a hard time getting incorporated with the other ingredients. It worked well. Put some of the sauce on the cauliflower rice and bok choy. Overall, 5 stars! Thanks!
Hannah says
This sauce is pretty darn good. I marinated some sliced carrots and broccoli with the tofu and it all cooked up beautifully. I do like some heat, though, and used red pepper flakes to spice it up.
Erica says
This was amazing, making it again today. Bookmarked as a keeper :
Sue says
Dana, I see I never told you how much we love this recipe! Making it again tomorrow night. Thanks for another winner!
jessica griffo says
I’ve been making variations of this recipe on the regular. I love it! Thank you.
Cara Ziegel says
I tried this recipe a few months ago, but my kids didnt like the chewy texture of the baked tofu, and my husband didnt like the state of the wok afterwards.
So I altered it. I dont bake the tofu – ours is a locally made, super-firm tofu. I do use a rubber spatula to stir-fry it, and its fine.
I dont put any peanut butter or honey in the marinade (but i do add them in later)
I use a home-made hot sauce in the marinade, about 2 tb.
I drain the marinade, slowly stir-fry the tofu in a wok, stirring occasionally, until its starting to be pretty well browned. Then I add the bok choy or nappa or snow peas, stir maybe 2 more minutes. then I add in the marinade, some honey and pb, and some boiled broccoli and cauliflower.
and i serve it on regular rice.
My family – me, hubby, 21 yo son and 14 yo son – LOVE this dish. I know its not the method you used, but its the same ingredients and I make it almost every week!
Cara Ziegel says
Oh, i also double the marinade and use 2 lb of tofu – enough for 1 dinner and 1 lunch for the four of us
Michelle says
Hi!
Could you marinade the baked tofu in the sauce over night?
Thanks!
Michelle says
Sorry! Saw my question has already been answered.
Nikki says
I loved this recipe. I made it, but with a few tweaks due to my own laziness and to use up veggies on hand. Laziness was that I just used rice that I had on hand instead of making cauliflower rice. Also, I had a bunch of brussel sprouts that I needed to use, so I quartered them in place of using bok choy and broccoli.
The tips to dry out the tofu and get it a bit more crispy was really helpful! However, I did find the combo of oven temp and time to be a bit much. It basically cooked the tofu, and tossing in the in pan with the sauce and veggies was just heating it up. But I’m just noting this finding, not complaining.
I also personally used the entire 16oz package of tofu and didn’t find it to be too much for us. I just kept adding quartered brussel sprouts until the ratio looked good.
The sauce was fantastic! I will be making this dish again soon and bringing to my sister’s house for a weekend potluck.
Suzanne says
This was a success! My 1st tofu dish I ever made and it was delicious! I sauteed green beans and onions. Skipped the cauliflower rice in favor of brown rice that I had on hand.
Hannah says
Made this tonight. Absolutely delicious. I realize this was posted a long time ago. Still very good!!! I added black beans to mine.
Sam says
It leaves a thick black residue on my pan (when I cook the tofu)…
Bernadette says
Love the sauce but the tofu was very chewy. Any thoughts on how to avoid that?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi! It may depend on the type of tofu you use because we’ve used a few “firm” tofus and some are more firm than others. We would recommend turning your oven down to 375 and maybe only baking them 20 minutes or less.
Sam says
The oven part is fine.. but frying them in the pan coated my pan in a thick residue :/
Counselorchick says
Tofu turned out chewy. Bummer.
Zahava says
Looks amazing! What can I use instead of chili garlic sauce if I don’t have any on hand?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi! You could try a dash of minced garlic and a dash of chili powder or red pepper flakes. You could also try sriracha with a little bit of minced garlic!
Jane says
This looks delicious! Thank you! I’m planning to make it for a dinner party but have never cooked with tofu before. Do you think it would be just as good if I drained, baked and marinated the tofu the night before then fry it up 24-hours later? Or would it go soggy?
Support @ Minimalist Baker says
Hi! That would work!
online cakes kanpur says
I made this tonight and it was AMAZING. The only change I made was cook the cauliflower rice right after the veg.
Amy says
This was outstanding! The flavors meshed just perfectly and my family who “doesn’t like tofu” loved it. Thank you for the inspiration!
Jenna says
Sooooo good!!! The sauce is DELICIOUS. I was worried that it would be overwhelmingly peanuty, but it was the perfect amount. My tofu ended up a little bit chewy but honestly it was still great. I’ll just have to try it again and step up my tofu game ;)
JJ says
I’ve been wanting to try the bake-and-stir-fry method of cooking tofu for such a long time and never gotten around to it, but I finally have and this is DELICIOUS. I ate my leftovers right out of the fridge, and they were still great; I’ll definitely be making this again!
Jen Crawford says
I MADE THIS!!!!
Just YESSSS!!!!
DO IT. This is the best tofu I’ve ever had.
Eric R. says
Amazing recipie! Tasty, satisfying, and worth the time. Even my 3 yr-old ate some of it!
Rayca says
The “rice” looks and seems more like couscous than rice, which I think I might like better. Love rice, though. Looks really lovely and light. Can’t wait to try.
Chelsea says
Oh, my goodness. This was fantastic. I might actually prefer the sauce as a dipping sauce for the tofu, but it was amazing as is, too.
Heather says
This recipe was beyond amazing-especially the sauce! I will use now use it as my go-to sauce for all my Asian recipes:)