Smoked Tofu Recipe (Easy & Flavorful)
Yields: 10 oz
Recipe, photo, and Food Styling by Hannah Kaminsky, Bittersweet Vegan
Smoked tofu is a savory, high-protein plant-based protein made by marinating extra firm tofu in smoky seasonings. As it cooks, the tofu develops a beautiful browned color edges and a deep, savory flavor.
This recipe features Hodo Organic Extra Firm Tofu, which is dense and pre-pressed. You can roast it in the oven or use an air fryer for faster crisping.
Savory, smoky, and just the right amount of crisp on the edges.
The tofu soaks in a rich marinade, then cooks until slightly darkened and packed with flavor. The result is a firm, satisfying bite with a deep, smoky finish.
Serve it on its own, add it to grain bowls, or slice it into noodles—an easy way to bring bold, smoky flavor to whatever you’re cooking.
Ingredients
1 (10oz) package Hodo Extra Firm Tofu Locate Product
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp mushroom stock, vegetable stock, or water
1 tbsp liquid smoke
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instruction
To make the marinade, whisk together the soy sauce, stock, liquid smoke, maple syrup, vinegar, oil, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper in a small dish or food storage container. It’s best to use something just slightly larger than the block of tofu so it stays completely submerged.
Place the whole block of tofu inside the dish. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or up to 24. You can allow it even longer to soak if you keep it in the fridge, for up to 48 hours. It will be more flavorful the longer it soaks in the marinade.
Once marinated, remove the tofu from the brine and place it on a baking sheet lined with foil. Air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes, or bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. It should look dry to the touch and slightly darkened in color.
Let cool before dicing or slicing as desired. Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Note: To make this recipe sugar-free, omit the maple syrup and use 1 drop of liquid stevia instead.
