Asian Tofu Marinade

Asian tofu marinade on a spoon drizzled onto a white background.
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Courses: Sauces, Dips, Dressings, Spreads
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Simple ingredients come together to create big, unforgettable flavor in this homemade Asian tofu marinade. Bright, savory, and perfectly balanced, it infuses tofu with layers of deliciousness, transforming it from mild and simple into a flavorful centerpiece ready for grilling, baking, pan-searing, or adding to your favorite bowls and salads. The marinade combines fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and other savory ingredients to create a vibrant flavor profile that soaks into every bite.  

Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or creating a satisfying plant-based dinner, this marinade adds depth, freshness, and a restaurant-worthy touch to any dish. Once the tofu has had time to soak up all those delicious flavors, it becomes tender, savory, and completely crave-worthy—making this recipe one you’ll reach for again and again.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 cloves of crushed garlic
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. 1
    Asian Tofu Marinade in a bowl with a whisk, a bunch of thyme, and a blue and white kitchen towel.

    Whisk all of the above ingredients together in a small bowl.

  2. 2
    Teaspoon of Asian tofu marinade drizzled onto a white background.

    Your marinade is ready to use immediately, or refrigerate it in a sealed container and use it later to season rice, vegetables, noodles, or anything else you need a little more flavor on.

    Use to season rice and vegetables, too!

    Enjoy this marinade within 7 to 10 days. 

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 2 tablespoons


Amount Per Serving
Calories 31kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Sodium 190mg8%
Potassium 21mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.2g1%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 0.3g1%

Calcium 2 mg
Iron 0.1 mg
Vitamin E 0.4 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.01 mg
Folate 0.5 mcg
Magnesium 1.5 mg
Zinc 0.03 mg
Selenium 0.15 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: vegan marinade
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