Chinese Five-Spice Baked Tofu Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

A recipe for chinese-inspired five-spice tofu, marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and chinese five spice, and baked in the oven. This chinese five spice tofu is perfect for adding into vegetable stir-fries, chinese-style salads, any kind of noodle dish, or just for a quick asian flavored snack. Chinese five spice is a unique blend of fennel, star anise, cinnamon, pepper, and cloves, but don't be fooled by those familiar ingredients-chinese five spice packs a uniquely flavorful and pungent punch. It's a taste that certainly isn't for everyone. If you've never tried it before, or, if you have "Undeveloped" Western taste-buds, you may want to cut the amount of five-spice required in half, or try a milder recipe for vegetarian chinese food or try another kind of baked tofu. If, however, you want a genuine taste of chinese cuisine (or just want to try something new) in a vegetarian and vegan tofu recipe, try this recipe for chinese five spice tofu. This simple baked tofu recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, and, if you need it to be gluten-free, swap out the soy sauce for a gluten-free substitute, such as nama shoyu or tamari, and check the ingredients on your vegetable broth to make sure it's gluten-free as well.

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Ingredients for Chinese Five-Spice Baked Tofu Recipe

  • 0.33 Block firm or extra firm tofu, well pressed
  • 0.33 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 0.08 cup Soy sauce
  • 0.67 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.33 tablespoon Fresh ginger
  • 0.33 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Nutrition
value
136
calories per serving
7 g Fat13 g Protein3 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    7g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Carbs
    3g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    3g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    7g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    206mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    20mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    17mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    63mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    135mg
  • Selenium
    12mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats