Thai Baked Tofu and Coconut Rice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Remove tofu from package and slice horizontally into 5 slices. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set tofu on top. Place more paper towels on top of the tofu and weigh down tofu with a flat and heavy object. Press tofu for at least 1 hour or overnight to remove as much liquid as possible.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Transfer tofu to a deep dish. Whisk together water, beef base, and hoisin sauce. Pour over tofu and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Discard marinade and pat tofu dry. Slice tofu into 1-inch cubes and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine spinach, tomatoes, chili sauce, yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and basil in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Refrigerate sauce to cool.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Meanwhile, bring coconut milk and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve tofu and rice with spinach sauce on side for dipping.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)