Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu
Ingredients
Tofu marinade
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tsp garlic chili sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 small onion, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 30-35 whole cloves
Brown sugar glaze
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
Preparation
Press and drain the tofu really well before beginning.
Place tofu on a clean working surface and poke holes all over the surface using a toothpick or needle.
Cut a shallow crosshatch pattern into one side of the tofu.
Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl, place tofu into a resealable bag and pour marinade over it.
Seal the bag, gently shake to coat and place in the fridge to marinate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Remove tofu from marinade bag and place crosshatch side up on a lined baking sheet.
Place whole cloves into each crosshatch intersection and put tofu in the oven for 20 minutes.
Remove tofu from the oven and prepare glaze by combining brown sugar and mustard in a bowl.
Warm the glaze in the microwave for 15 seconds and stir to make a sauce.
Baste the tofu with the glaze until covered and place back in the oven for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and brush remaining glaze over the tofu.
Place tofu back in the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until edges crisp.
Remove from oven and allow to rest.
Remove cloves and cut tofu into thin pieces with a sharp knife.
Enjoy with a meal.
