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Crispy tofu teriyaki lacquered in a thick layer of sweet and savory teriyaki sauce.
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Teriyaki Tofu

This teriyaki tofu recipe is a delicious vegan alternative to classic Japanese teriyaki chicken. It's easy to prepare and cooks in about ten minutes, making it the perfect healthy weeknight meal, along with some veggies and rice.
Course Entree
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword tofu
Level Beginner
Main Ingredient Tofu
Diet Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Draining Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 430kcal
Author Marc Matsumoto

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 400 grams firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated cane sugar
  • 7 grams garlic (grated)
  • 7 grams ginger (grated)
  • 30 grams potato starch (4 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Grams + US Cups - US Standard

Instructions

  • Drain and slice the 400 grams firm tofu into 5 slices. Place the tofu on a wire rack and drain it for at least 30 minutes. If you want to get this started in the morning, be sure to refrigerate the tofu as it drains.
    400 grams firm tofu
    Draining tofu on a wire rack.
  • Mix the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sake, and 2 tablespoons evaporated cane sugar to make the teriyaki sauce.
    2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sake, 2 tablespoons evaporated cane sugar
    Mixing teriyaki sauce in a glass bowl.
  • Pat all sides of the tofu dry with paper towels.
    Drying off the surface of the tofu.
  • Rub the 7 grams garlic and 7 grams ginger onto all sides of the tofu and then dust every surface with a generous amount of the 30 grams potato starch.
    7 grams garlic, 7 grams ginger, 30 grams potato starch
    Dusting tofu with potato starch.
  • Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Place the tofu in the pan with space between them, so they don't stick together. Pan-fry the tofu until it's browned on one side (3-4 minutes).
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Flip the tofu over and brown the second side (another 3-4 minutes).
  • Use paper towels to wipe out any excess oil from the pan.
    Crispy browned tofu in a frying pan.
  • Add the teriyaki sauce and glaze the tofu, flipping them over repeatedly until the sauce has thickened and formed a thick glaze around it.
  • Garnish with 1 scallion and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds to serve.
    1 scallion, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

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Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1024mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 3mg