When it comes to flavor, tofu doesn’t have the best reputation. And it’s unsurprising; without other ingredients, tofu is pretty bland and lacking in flavor. But that’s why this healthy, centuries-old protein is rarely eaten plain. When it comes to tofu, a good, flavorful marinade is your best friend. In fact, the right combination of seasoning and sauce takes a dull ingredient and transforms it into a food you will want to eat over and over again. Trust us, it’s a game changer.
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Why should you marinate tofu?
On its own, tofu has a very neutral, bland flavor—but this isn’t actually a bad thing. Its lack of strong flavor means that tofu is the perfect blank canvas. Its soft, spongy texture means that it soaks up the flavor of whatever spices or sauces you’re marinating it in beautifully.
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