The 3-Ingredient Tofu Marinade Behind a 20-Year Cult Favorite
CookingI Begged a Bakery for Its Cult-Favorite Tofu MarinadeEvery time this Salt Lake City bakery tries to replace its beloved tofu sandwich, devotees insist it stay on the menu.By Ali FrancisJuly 29, 2026Photograph by Alex Huang, Food Styling by Mieko TakahashiWhat’s the secret to deeply savory tofu? Cubes that are richly caramelized outside but creamy and tender within? One answer is the balsamic-soy tofu marinade at Carlucci’s Italian bakery in Salt Lake City.
- ▪CookingI Begged a Bakery for Its Cult-Favorite Tofu MarinadeEvery time this Salt Lake City bakery tries to replace its beloved tofu sandwich, devotees insist it stay on the menu.By Ali FrancisJuly 29, 2026Photograph by Alex Huang, Food Styl
- ▪Cubes that are richly caramelized outside but creamy and tender within?
- ▪One answer is the balsamic-soy tofu marinade at Carlucci’s Italian bakery in Salt Lake City.
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CookingI Begged a Bakery for Its Cult-Favorite Tofu MarinadeEvery time this Salt Lake City bakery tries to replace its beloved tofu sandwich, devotees insist it stay on the menu.By Ali FrancisJuly 29, 2026Photograph by Alex Huang, Food Styling by Mieko TakahashiWhat’s the secret to deeply savory tofu? Cubes that are richly caramelized outside but creamy and tender within? One answer is the balsamic-soy tofu marinade at Carlucci’s Italian bakery in Salt Lake City. It’s been a menu staple for more than 20 years. The soy sauce seasons the tofu to its core, while balsamic vinaigrette adds acidity, richness, and just enough sweetness. The resulting baked tofu is ideal for sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, or noodles.I met my muse in the belly of a Boeing 747.
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