Tofu Marinade 7 Ways

Tofu in baggies marinating in different sauces.

5 from 3 votes

Explore the flavors and exceptional versatility of tofu marinade in 7 ways, including teriyaki, Thai Peanut, Cilantro Lime, and more!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Marinate30

Total Time49

Course: sauces

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Alison Corey

Equipment

Ingredients

Teriyaki Marinade

1 block extra firm tofu
½ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2 tablespoon sesame seed oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Cilantro Lime Marinade

1 block extra firm tofu
¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoon lime zest
¼ teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic minced

BBQ Marinade

1 block extra firm tofu
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup BBQ sauce
2 cloves garlic minced

Chipotle Marinade

1 block extra firm tofu
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon water
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
dash cayenne pepper

Thai Peanut Marinade

1 block extra firm tofu
¼ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tbsp sesame seed oil
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp fresh ginger minced
1 teaspoon maple syrup

Balsamic Marinade

1 block extra firm tofu
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Buffalo Style

1 block extra firm tofu
1 cup hot sauce
¼ cup avocado oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Instructions

Prepare the Tofu: Press the tofu to release extra water for 20 minutes. Dice the tofu into cubes or your desired shape.
Prepare Marinade: Whisk together the ingredients for your marinade in a small bowl or glass container. If you choose to combine the ingredients in the container you plan to marinate the tofu, this will save you from doing extra dishes.
Marinate: Transfer the cubed tofu and marinade to an airtight container. You can use a glass container with a lid or a large zip-lock bag.
Store in Fridge: Place the tofu in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes. The longer you marinate the tofu, the more flavorful it will be.
Cook Tofu: When you’re ready to cook your tofu in the air fryer, on the stovetop, grill, or bake in the oven!

Notes

Tips For Making Easy Tofu Marinade 7 Different Ways

Meal Prep Tip: Marinate your tofu in different marinades for different weekly flavors. All you’ll need to do is pull out the flavored tofu you want to use for dinner, and all the preparation work will already be done for you!

Expert Tip: Use the extra marinade from the container to create a sauce on top of your tofu. Add the remaining sauce to a small saucepan with a cornstarch slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch + 1 tablespoon of water. Cook over low heat until a thick sauce forms. Drizzle over top your tofu or vegetables for extra flavor.

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