(Made Ahead of Time)
Prep Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 pound firm tofu
MARINADE
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup water
“UN-BREADING”
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
1/4 cup almond flour
DIRECTIONS
Step 1. Rinse and drain the tofu by gently pressing it with a linen cloth until the water comes out, then pat dry. Slice into eight pieces and place in a shallow baking dish.
Step 2. Combine the marinade ingredients in a glass measuring container and pour over the tofu. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 4. In a medium bowl, add the Chinese five-spice seasoning to the almond flour. Remove the tofu from the marinade one piece at a time and dredge in the breading mixture. Coat both sides and place on an oiled baking sheet.
Step 5. Bake the tofu for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping it halfway through the baking time.