Liven up your tofu with this quick marinade.

Prep & Cook Time: 10 minutes + 30 minutes marinating time

Serves: 3–4

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 300 g firm tofu, diced
  ½ tsp arrowroot powder

Method

1. Mix all ingredients (except tofu and arrowroot powder) in a mixing bowl until well combined.
2. Add tofu and allow to marinate, covered, in the fridge for 30 minutes (leave in the fridge for longer for a stronger flavour).
3. Strain tofu, but do not discard the marinade. Add arrowroot powder to the marinade and combine well. Set aside.
4. Sauté tofu in a frypan until golden brown, then add marinade until mixture thickens.
5. Serve in salads, sushi rolls, rice dishes or Vietnamese rolls.