Crispy Baked Curried Tofu
This baked curried tofu is easy to make in the oven and perfect for adding to salads and bowls. This recipe is vegan and oil-free.
If you’re new to cooking with tofu you’ll see a number of different varieties of tofu in the store. Depending on what you’re making, you may want to press your tofu first.
You can read this post for how to press tofu. Pressing tofu removes excess water and allows the tofu to absorb more flavour as it cooks.
Tofu Varieties
- extra-firm tofu: my preferred variety because it holds its shape well and is perfect for slicing, cubing, frying, crumbling and baking, great in soups, curries or own its own and perfect for tofu scrambles, doesn’t absorb flavour as well as a softer tofu though
- firm tofu: similar to extra-firm but will absorb more flavour, use as you would extra-firm tofu
- medium tofu: denser than soft or silken tofu but not as hardy as firm and extra-firm, typically used in dishes like miso soup
- silken tofu: undrained and unpressed so it has a higher water content than other varieties, typically used for desserts, smoothies, dressings and sauces, also a good substitute for eggs in baking
- soft tofu: great for dressings, sauces, dips and desserts, can be use the same way as silken tofu but is slightly less smooth
- dessert tofu: soft tofu with flavour added, typically eaten on it’s own but can be added to recipes such as baking, smoothies and raw desserts
Read more about tofu in my guide to tofu and tempeh.
This baked curried tofu is barely a recipe…I’d say it’s more of a how-t0 for an easy, high-protein vegan snack. Simply cube tofu, mix with spices and bake until crispy. It’s so easy and so yummy! Feel free to try this method with your favourite spices, anything goes!
Baked Tofu Spice Ideas
- turmeric and cumin
- sea salt and back pepper
- cayenne and garlic powder
- chili powder, black pepper and paprika
- ground ginger, sea salt and garlic powder
Baked Curried Tofu
- high protein
- super easy to make
- prep in minutes
- oil-free
- perfect for adding protein to salads
- add to Thai Red Curry Cauliflower Rice
- add to Healthy Fried Cauliflower Rice
- eat on its own as a healthy snack
Baked Curried Tofu
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Prep Time: 5 mins -
Cook Time: 25 mins
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Yield: 4 1x -
Category: Side
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Method: Baking
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Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
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Cuisine:This oil-free curried baked tofu is perfect for adding to salads and bowls.
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 package organic extra-firm tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon of curry powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into cubes, triangles or slabs.
- Add to a container with the soy sauce, tamari, spices and shake to thoroughly coat all the pieces.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-30 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
Keywords: baked tofu, curried tofu
the texture of the tofu was weird after making this. it wasnt crispy at all. more rubber like. maybe it needed a little oil to help crisp it? dont think id make this again.
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I put it on foil and the tofu stuck to it 🙁 Any ideas?
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Hmm, I’m not sure because I never use foil for cooking. Maybe spray it with a bit of non-stick cooking spray, or use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Thanks!
Spell check please. There are at least two errors. And there’s no temp or time to bake?? I can’t make it without those things!
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In the instructions it says to bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Enjoy!
Is any oil needed for this?
Nope! Just follow the recipe and you’re good to go!
Its good in theory and looks good. I like the texture it gives the tofu but it over all doesn’t do much for the tofu it just made it taste like it was coated in toasted over concentrated spice.
This sounds like an excellent recipe and I cannot wait to try it with various spice combinations.
Also just seems so perfect to have on hand for salads, snacking etc.
And your descriptions of the tofu’s is super cute and helpful for those who have no idea where to being with tofu (that was me many moons ago)
Thanks again!
Are you draining/wrapping the tofu in a towel with a heavy something-on-top first or just right out of the package?
Sometimes I press it, sometimes I don’t. It will be crispier if you press it first but I find it’s just fine if you don’t too! Up to you 🙂 And yes, I just press by wrapping it in a dish towel and setting some heavy books on top.
Recipe says: “1 few tablespoons of curry powder”. Is that one tablespoon or a few tablespoons?
I think it’s a few tablespoons! I can’t remember though, I’ll have to make it again. This is why I need to write my recipes down in a notebook. I would recommend starting with 1 tbsp and see if you want to add more or not.
Its tasty !Gives different look to tofu.easy to make.
very good recipe!
YUM!!!! I love easy baked tofu recipes. That tofu looks so super-coated and awesome!
Do u think this would work pan fried ina nonstick skillet? Its way too hot to put the oven on!
I make it that way sometimes..just dry-fry in a good non-stick skillet with whatever spices you like 🙂
I like your recipe and will definitely try it but….
What’s with all the ads! Seems like too many.
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Thanks for the feedback. I’m still working on finding a balance with my advertising. As I provide everything for free, ads help me bring in some income to help pay for my website. Thanks 🙂
Ads help pay the bills!
Haha, yes they do. Food blogging is not cheap!