Best Spicy Tofu Marinade Recipes

SPICY TOFU MARINADE

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This is inspired by a recipe by Andrea Chesman, who has some wonderful grilling ideas for tofu in her book "The Vegetarian Grill." It makes enough marinade or dipping sauce for a pound of tofu.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, lunch, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 to 2 garlic cloves, to taste, minced or puréed
1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon Asian chili paste or cayenne to taste
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

Steps:

Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Use as a marinade and/or dipping sauce for pan-seared, grilled or plain tofu.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 85, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 877 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

SPICY BBQ TOFU MARINADE RECIPE BY TASTY

Spicy BBQ Tofu Marinade Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: tofu, jalapeño, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

14 oz tofu, 1 block
½ jalapeño, chopped
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup honey, or agave
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin

Steps:

Combine jalapeño, apple cider vinegar, honey/agave, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Mix until combined.
Add tofu and refrigerate, marinate for 1-3 hours.
Prepare as desired!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 89 grams