Jamaican Jerk Tofu by @jessicainthekitchen

≈ 4h35

4 servings

🫘

400 g

Extra firm tofu

🍲

120 ml

Vegetable broth

🍗

5 ml

Poultry seasoning

🧂

BBQ seasoning

🌽

16 g

Cornstarch

🍖

BBQ sauce

🫙

30 ml

Wet jerk seasoning

🫗

15 ml

Oil

  1. Press
    • Extra-firm tofu

    Press the 14 oz (396 g) extra-firm tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.

  2. Tear
    • Extra-firm tofu

    Tear the pressed tofu into uneven bite-size pieces and place them in the mixing bowl.

  3. Add
    • Extra-firm tofu
    • Vegetable broth

    Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth to the tofu.

  4. Add
    • Bbq seasoning

    Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) bbq seasoning and 1 tsp (5 ml) poultry seasoning.

  5. Marinate
    • Extra-firm tofu
    • Vegetable broth
    • Bbq seasoning

    Cover the bowl and marinate the tofu in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes.

  6. Add
    • Cornstarch
    • Cooking oil
    • Extra firm tofu

    Add 2 tbsp (16 g) cornstarch and 1 tbsp (15 ml) cooking oil to the marinated tofu.

  7. Mix
    • Extra-firm tofu
    • Cornstarch

    Mix until every tofu piece is lightly coated with cornstarch.

  8. Heat
    • Extra-firm tofu
    • Cooking oil

    Heat the frying pan over high heat and add the coated tofu.

  9. Cook
    • Extra-firm tofu

    Cook the tofu for 10 to 15 minutes, turning regularly until the edges are crisp and charred.

  10. Add
    • Bbq sauce
    • Wet jerk seasoning

    Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) bbq sauce and 2 tbsp (30 ml) wet jerk seasoning to the pan.

  11. Toss
    • Extra-firm tofu
    • Bbq sauce
    • Wet jerk seasoning

    Toss the tofu until coated and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is glossy.

Jamaican Jerk Tofu by @jessicainthekitchen

≈ 4h35

4 servings

🫘

400 g

Extra firm tofu

🍲

120 ml

Vegetable broth

🍗

5 ml

Poultry seasoning

🧂

BBQ seasoning

🌽

16 g

Cornstarch

🍖

BBQ sauce

🫙

30 ml

Wet jerk seasoning

🫗

15 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Press the 14 oz (396 g) extra-firm tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🫘Tofu press

  2. Step 2/11

    Tear the pressed tofu into uneven bite-size pieces and place them in the mixing bowl.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🥣Mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/11

    Add 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth to the tofu.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🍲Vegetable broth
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Measuring cups

  4. Step 4/11

    Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) bbq seasoning and 1 tsp (5 ml) poultry seasoning.

    🧂Bbq seasoning
    🍗Poultry seasoning
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/11

    Cover the bowl and marinate the tofu in the refrigerator for at least 240 minutes.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🍲Vegetable broth
    🧂Bbq seasoning
    🍗Poultry seasoning
    🥣Mixing bowl

  6. Step 6/11

    Add 2 tbsp (16 g) cornstarch and 1 tbsp (15 ml) cooking oil to the marinated tofu.

    🌽Cornstarch
    🫗Cooking oil
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/11

    Mix until every tofu piece is lightly coated with cornstarch.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🌽Cornstarch
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Spatula

  8. Step 8/11

    Heat the frying pan over high heat and add the coated tofu.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🫗Cooking oil
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Spatula

  9. Step 9/11

    Cook the tofu for 10 to 15 minutes, turning regularly until the edges are crisp and charred.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Spatula

  10. Step 10/11

    Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) bbq sauce and 2 tbsp (30 ml) wet jerk seasoning to the pan.

    🍖Bbq sauce
    🫙Wet jerk seasoning
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Measuring cups
    🥄Measuring spoons

  11. Step 11/11

    Toss the tofu until coated and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce is glossy.

    🫘Extra-firm tofu
    🍖Bbq sauce
    🫙Wet jerk seasoning
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Plant protein, Soy products, Broth, Vegetable products, Herbs, Seasoning, Starch, Grains, Sauce

Ingredients

Extra firm tofu, Vegetable broth, Poultry seasoning, BBQ seasoning, Cornstarch, BBQ sauce, Wet jerk seasoning, Oil

Notes

Extra firm tofu (pressed, then torn into uneven pieces), Vegetable broth (used for the marinade, amount not given), Poultry seasoning (amount not given), BBQ seasoning (amount not given), Cornstarch (top tip for crispy tofu, amount not given), BBQ sauce (used to finish the tofu, amount not given), Wet jerk seasoning (used to finish the tofu, amount not given), Oil (for cooking, amount not given)

Allergens

Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Plant-based, Egg-free, Cholesterol-free

Calories

278 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 17g, Carbohydrates: 21g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 230mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 310mg, Sodium: 690mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 4mg, Vitamin K: 12mcg, Folate: 38mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

4 hours 20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

4 hours 35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Tofu press, Mixing bowl, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Frying pan, Spatula

Appliances

Refrigerator, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@jessicainthekitchen

Origin

Cuisine

Jamaican, Caribbean

Geographic

Jamaica, Caribbean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Tender, Chewy

Flavors

Spicy, Smoky, Sweet, Savory, Tangy, Charred, Herbaceous

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating), freezer : 60 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)