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tofu marinating on a glass container

Tofu & Mushroom Marinade

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  • Author: nocrumbsleft
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes + 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 8 to 24 minutes
  • Total Time: about 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

  •   1 pound extra-firm Tofu or 2 pounds trumpet mushrooms
  •   1 cup water
  •   ¼ cup tamari
  •   ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  •   ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  •   ½ teaspoon garlic powder  
  •   ½ teaspoon onion powder
  •   ½ teaspoon dried basil
  •   ½ teaspoon dried dill
  •   1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (omit added salt for mushrooms)
  •   4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

For tofu:

  1. Slice the tofu lengthwise into 5 or 6, ½-inch-thick, planks.
  2. In a medium bowl add the water, tamari, pepper, dried oregano, roasted garlic, onion powder, dried basil, dried dill and salt. Stir to combine.  In a large container place the tofu planks and pour the marinade over the tofu to coat completely. Refrigerate for 2 hours or, preferably, overnight.
  3. Working in batches if necessary, in a large sauté pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu planks and cook until golden brown, for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Add ¼ cup of the marinade and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes, or until it reduces to a thick glaze. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.

 

For mushrooms: 

  1. Clean the mushrooms by rubbing the mushroom caps and stalks with a clean paper towel or kitchen towel then slice the mushrooms ¼ inch thick (I think of these as vegan bacon slices).
  2. In a medium bowl add the water, tamari, pepper, dried oregano, roasted garlic, onion powder, dried basil, and dried dill (no added salt). Stir to combine.  In a large container place the sliced mushrooms and pour the marinade over the mushrooms to coat completely. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours, if possible.
  3. Working in batches if necessary, in a large sauté pan, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown, for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Add ¼ cup of the marinade and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes, or until it reduces to a thick glaze. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.