Name: Minced Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 1, 2026

Make your own vegan minced tofu in just 25 minutes! Crispy, golden, and tossed in a flavorful miso-tomato marinade, it’s perfect for tacos, pasta, grain bowls, or meal prep. Healthy, versatile, and easy to customize with your favorite spices or sauces, it keeps up to five days in the fridge.

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Minced Tofu

Jule’s Menu Verified

Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy pot or a stack of books on top and press for 10–15 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet. Crumble the tofu finely with your hands and spread it evenly in the pan. Let the tofu cook for 5 minutes without stirring or shaking the pan.

Once the bottom of the tofu is lightly browned and crispy, stir or flip it with a spatula and cook for another 4–5 minutes, until the tofu crumbles are golden brown all over.

Whisk all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.

Reduce the heat to low and pour the marinade over the tofu. Stir well and cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the tofu evenly.

Remove the mince tofu from the pan and either serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Once cooled, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tofu Pressing Perfection 🧊
Wrap the tofu in clean kitchen towels and place a heavy cast-iron skillet on top for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness.
Marinade Magic 🥣
Whisk the marinade ingredients thoroughly and let the crumbled tofu sit for at least 10 minutes before cooking to allow deep flavor penetration.
Texture Technique 🍳
Use a fork to break tofu into small, uneven crumbles that mimic ground meat texture, creating more surface area for caramelization.
Oil Temperature Control 🔥
Heat canola oil until it shimmers but doesn't smoke, which ensures even golden browning without burning the delicate tofu.
Flavor Layer Building 🌶️
Toast your spices in the pan for 30 seconds before adding tofu to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.

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About the Cook

Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.