easy marinades

Six vegan, gluten-free tofu marinades for grilling, baking, frying, or stir-fries.

Tofu Marinades

(14 oz.) block tofu

tbsp sesame oil

soy sauce (or Tamari or Bragg's Liquid Aminos)

maple syrup

cayenne

tbsp canola oil (or other neutral-flavored oil)

tbsp balsamic vinegar

maple syrup (or any sweetener)

water

tsp salt

cilantro

lime juice

salt

garlic

hot pepper (like

brown sugar

tbsp vinegar ((either white or apple cider vinegar))

tsp ginger (fresh grated)

seasoned rice vinegar

tsp garlic chili paste

tsp sugar

canola oil

tbsp white vinegar

yeast

poultry seasoning

tsp black pepper

Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

Allow to cool before pouring over tofu.

For the marinades with granulated sugar: (Thai Chili and Teriyaki)

Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir with a whisk or fork until well blended.

For the marinades without granulated sugar: (Balsamic, Cornell, Sweet Asian)

Put all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until everything is chopped up very small.

Cilantro Lime:

Bake on an oiled cookie sheet at 400°F for 30 minutes flipping cubes every 10 minutes.  You can also pan-fry or deep-fry it.

To cook the tofu after marinating

This chicken shawarma from the Hairy Bikers is a quick and easy version of a traditionally slow cooked Middle-Eastern dish. Serve with couscous or in pitta breads. 

Easy chicken shawarma

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces thick Greek yoghurt

chicken thigh fillets, skinned

lemons, juice only

milliliters/2fl oz olive oil

garlic cloves, crushed

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

tsp sweet smoked paprika

cinnamon

bay leaves, crushed

salt and black pepper

A barbecue chicken flavoured with an amazing marinade.

Chicken shawarma

East meets west as the intense savoury flavour of Japanese miso paste combines with the fruity bitterness of British beer in this chicken recipe. We cooked it on the barbecue but it’s just as good baked in the oven.

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