Teriyaki tofu is a delicious plant-based dish featuring crispy tofu glazed with a sweet and savory soy-mirin sauce.
It’s satisfying yet simple, made entirely from vegan-friendly ingredients.
The classic Japanese flavors of soy sauce and mirin give it a comforting, umami-rich taste.
Great as a rice bowl topping, in sushi rolls, or as a tasty side dish!
Table Of Contents
Ingredients
- 1 pack of firm tofu
- Cornstarch, as needed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
For those who like sweet teriyaki, you can also add 1 teaspoon of sugar
Green onions and mayonnaise are optional!
But they make it even more delicious ☺️
Instructions
- Cut tofu into slices about 1.5 cm thick.
- Drain excess water.
- Using kitchen paper is quicker.
- Coat both sides with cornstarch.
- Fry in oil until both sides are golden brown.
- Pause the heat and add soy sauce and mirin.
- Mix well until fully coated, then it’s done!
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Point
- Press the tofu well to remove excess moisture before cooking—it helps crisp it up.
- Dust the tofu with cornstarch for a golden crust and better sauce absorption.
- Lower the heat before adding the sauce to avoid burning.
- Sear both sides before glazing for maximum flavor and texture.
