Are there other flavorings I can add to Huli Huli sauce?

You can add some spice to your Huli Huli with a shot of hot sauce, sriracha, or chili flakes. Pineapple juice is sometimes used as a sweetener. It could be used to replace the date paste for this recipe.

How long can I leave tofu marinating?

It’s best practice to let the tofu marinate for no more than 24 hours. After that, most tofu, except super firm, will begin to break down. Tofu will get softer as it marinates. This can make it more difficult to maneuver to the baking tray without it breaking apart.

How do I reheat Huli Huli tofu?

The best way to reheat Huli Huli tofu is to wrap it in foil and reheat it in the oven. After 10 minutes, open the foil and allow the tofu to crisp for 2-3 minutes.

Many varieties of ketchup are vegan; however, it is best to check the labels and research. The thorny issue of ketchup usually concerns the sugar and how it’s manufactured.

Huli Huli tofu - Vegan with Gusto

Name: Huli Huli tofu
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 10 oz. (280 gm.) of a firm or extra firm tofu; ¼ cup ketchup; ¼ cup soy sauce or Tamari; 2 Tbsp. date paste; 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed; 1 -inch piece ginger peeled and grated or minced

Huli Huli tofu

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Huli Huli tofu – You’ll flip for this super simple, sweet, and savory 5-ingredient and oil-free Hawaiian Huli Huli sauce and the ultimate baked tofu.

Author: Denise
Prep Time: 40 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 3 1x
Category: tofu
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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10 oz. (280 gm.) of a firm or extra firm tofu
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce or Tamari
2 Tbsp. date paste
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
1 -inch piece ginger peeled and grated or minced

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Instructions

Press the tofu if needed by wrapping it with a paper towel and placing it between 2 flat surfaces. Weigh the top down for faster pressing. Allow 5 – 20 minutes depending on how much moisture the tofu contains.
Make the Huli Huli sauce by combining the ketchup, soy sauce, date paste, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Set the bowl aside until the tofu is pressed.
Cut the tofu into slices that are about ¼ of an inch thick. The length of the strips is up to you. It really depends on how you plan to use it.
Place ¼ of the sauce in the bottom of a rimmed plate or flat dish. Add the tofu strips a few at a time. Use your hands to rub them with the sauce. Adding another ¼ of the sauce as you cover the tofu. Keep the reserved sauce handy as you’ll use it for baking.
Marinate the tofu for at least 20 minutes and up to a day. The longer you marinate it, the more flavor will absorb.
When you are ready to bake it, preheat the oven to 425⁰ F. (220⁰ C.). Arrange the tofu in a single layer in a baking dish. Spread half of the remaining sauce over the tofu pieces.
Place the dish in the center oven rack and bake for 15 minutes. Then, flip the tofu pieces, spread the remaining sauce, and bake for another 10 minutes.
Check that the tofu is firm in the middle. If you want to bake it further, but it’s getting too brown on top, you can cover the tofu with foil and continue baking.
Remove the tofu from the oven and remove it from the baking dish. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

The prep time includes pressing the tofu for 20 minutes.
You can marinate the tofu for up to 24 hours. After that, the tofu may become super soft, break apart, and become unmanageable.
Reheat the tofu by wrapping it in foil and baking it for 10-15 minutes. Open the foil for the last 2-3 minutes to allow the tofu to crisp a little if desired.
Add hot sauce or chili sauce such as sriracha if you want a spicy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 187
Sugar: 17.5 g
Sodium: 777.1 mg
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Protein: 11.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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