Maple Glazed Tofu
Looking for a delicious plant based option for your holiday table or Sunday dinner?
This delicious Maple Glazed Tofu will give a holiday ham a run for the money. It combines all the traditional flavors of a glazed ham without the ham.
The key is pressing the water out of the tofu so it can absorb all the goodness of you marinade. The liquid smoke gives it that umami flavor. Once it’s baked, the glaze adds the extra added touch that makes it
oh so special.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the tofu:
1 block (16 oz) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
3 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, or liquid aminos
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
20 - 30 whole cloves (the spice), *see notes
For the glaze:
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons aquafaba (liquid from chickpeas)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons mince garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup crushed pineapple
Directions
Prepare the tofu by pressing it using a tofu press or between tea towels with something heavy on top (like a skillet) for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pressing the tofu squeezes excess water out so that the tofu can absorb the marinade and absorb the marinade.
Once pressed, remove the tofu and pat dry. Slice block in half lengthwise to make to blocks. Use a knife to score a diamond pattern across the surface of the tofu cutting about ¼ inch deep. Add the soy sauce and liquid smoke to a sealable bag or container, then add the tofu. Let the tofu marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or as long as overnight in the fridge, flipping the tofu every now and then to ensure both sides get marinated.
When ready to roast the tofu, preheat your oven to 375F (190C).
Remove the tofu from the marinade and place on the prepared baking dish. Poke a whole clove into the center of each diamond. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes until the tofu is a dark golden brown.
While the tofu is baking, prepare the glaze by adding the maple syrup, aquafaba, water, mustard, garlic, cinnamon, & pineapple to a small pot. Put over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer while whisking often. Cooking for about two minutes. Remove from heat & set aside.
Once the tofu has baked and is golden brown, remove from the oven, brush the prepared glaze on top. Return tofu to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the glaze is bubbling. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes. Remove the cloves before eating.
