Step 1

Start by slicing your tofu in half lengthwise. Depending on the thickness of your block, you may need to slice it in half again (one slice should be 1 - ½ inch thick).

Step 2

Then, press it with either a tofu press or wrap the slices in a clean kitchen towel and place something heavy on top (like a Dutch oven).

Step 3

In the meantime, prepare the smoky marinade by whisking all of the ingredients together. You can use a bowl, but I like to do it right into the baking dish for less washing afterward.

Step 4

Once the tofu is pressed, add it to the marinade. Coat well on all sides, and leave it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight. You can do that up to 3 days ahead of time.

Step 5

Make sure to save the remaining marinade that's left at the bottom for later. Spoon it out into a small bowl.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Bake the tofu for 40-45 minutes. Take it out of the oven and flip halfway through. Using a pastry brush, glaze with the remaining marinade and return to the oven to bake until golden and caramelized.