Savory Baked Tofu Waffles

Name: Savory Baked Tofu Waffles
Yield: Makes 3 to 4 savory waffles
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon mirin or rice wine vinegar; 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, sliced crosswise ½ to ¾-inch-thick (should yield 3 to 4 slices); Shiso or sesame leaves, to taste; Grilled Red Pepper Sauce or Cashew Dill Cream for garnishing; ½ cup Basic Broth; 2 tablespoons tamari or Soy-Less Sauce; Kimchi for serving; Sesame seeds for garnishing; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon toasted black sesame oil; ½ teaspoon ginger powder

Preparation info

Makes
3 to 4
savory waffles

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Plant-Based Gourmet

By Suzannah Gerber

Published 2021

About

Kick off your day with a protein-packed savory winner that’s just as good for lunch as it is for brunch. Any flavorful leaf can be used if you have trouble finding fresh shiso or sesame leaves; layered basil is also especially nice. Grains and sweets needn’t dominate the breakfast and brunch food category.

Ingredients

14 ounces extra-firm tofu, sliced crosswise ½ to ¾-inch-thick (should yield 3 to 4 slices

Americas
United States
Vegan
Brunch
Breakfast

Method

Press the tofu slices in between 2 salt blocks for 5 minutes.
Combine the Basic Broth, tamari, mirin, sesame oil, cilantro, garlic powder, and ginger powder in a bowl, and fully immerse the tofu slices in the marinade. Marinate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
Preheat oven to