Baked Tofu with Sesame Soy Sauce

• 14oz extra firm tofu
• 2 tbsp tamari/soy sauce

What you need for the sauce:

• 1/2 cup tamari/soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp arrowroot
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 inch piece of ginger peeled and grated
• 2 garlic cloves peeled and grated

For the tofu: 

1. Preheat oven to 400 F, cut tofu into 8 slabs width wise, cut slabs in half, then slice halves into triangles.
2. Place slices on a kitchen towel, with another towel on top, then gently place a heavy pan on top of that to squeeze out the extra water for 10min. Your tofu will thank you and be more tasty.
3. Place tofu pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet and brush tofu with the tamari until coated on all sides.
4. Bake for 15-20 min gently flipping half way.
5. While Tofu is baking make the sauce. Whisk together all the ingredients in a small sauce pan over medium heat 2-3 min.
6. Pour the yummy sauce over baked tofu, and mix it up with the rest of your dish. Enjoy!