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Baked Mango Tofu

Spicy Mango Tofu

The flavors of the mango marinade with tofu are the perfect summer themed party for your taste buds!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Fermenting the Marinade 1 day 1 hour
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 54 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Fermented Mango Ingredients

  • 1 Cup grated raw mango This variety is hard to touch and at least 3/4 % of the fruit color is green
  • 1/4 tsp. Turmeric
  • 1 tsp. Salt

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Red onion
  • 1 tsp. Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp. Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Turmeric
  • 1 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp. Jagger or raw cane sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Oil
  • Salt as needed

Mango Tofu Ingredients

  • 1 block Extra firm organic Sprouted Tofu
  • 1-2 Tbsp. Oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix the grated mango with salt & turmeric. Place in a air tight jar and place it on the counter for at least 24 hrs. and up to 4 days. Make sure to open and give it a swirl once every day. This process will help in the fermentation of the mango that will create gut friendly bacteria. After 4 days, it can be stored in the fridge and used later. This will last up to a year in the fridge
    Grated Mango
  • Blend all the marinade ingredients along with the mango into a smooth paste.
    Mango Marinade Paste
  • Wrap the tofu in paper towel and place it in the microwave for 2 mins.
  • Remove the paper and wrap it again in dry paper towel and place a heavy object for 20 mins to remove all the remaining water. This will ensure the tofu to soak up the flavors better.
  • Cut the tofu into thin slabs or into desired shape.
  • Coat the marinade on all sides of tofu. Skip this if running short on time - let them rest for 30 to 60 mins.
  • Heat a frying pan and add a little oil, fry the tofu on high for 2 mins on each side. This process will give a nice char to the tofu.
    Charred Tofu with mango marinade
  • Remove & place on a baking sheet and coat them with the marinade again on both sides.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 420 deg.
  • Place the tofu in the middle rack for 10 mins.
  • After 10 mins flip and coat the open side with the marinade again. And put them back in for another 10 mins. Make sure the oven temp is still at 420.
  • Remove, rest and serve with salad, sandwiches or as burger patties. You can also freeze these for up to 2 months in the freezer. Just place them in a zip lock bag and freeze them.
Keyword Fermented foods, Mango, Mango Recipe, Mango Tofu, Tofu, Tofu Recipe, Tropical Recipe, Vegan Recipe, Vegetaraian Wellness, Vegetarain Recipe