Teriyaki Tofu

5 from 1 vote

This teriyaki tofu is a delicious combination of pan-seared tofu slices and sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Serve it alongside a bowl of fluffy white rice and your favorite vegetable sides for a quick and healthy dinner that will convert anyone into a tofu lover!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: pan-fried tofu, teriyaki tofu, teriyaki tofu recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 179kcal

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce or a gluten-free option like tamari
3 tablespoons sake
3 tablespoons mirin
1 ½ tablespoon honey or sugar

Other Ingredients

¼ cup cornstarch (optional) or potato starch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 14-ounce package firm tofu patted dry and cut into thick slices
cornstarch slurry (optional, if needed) equal parts water and cornstarch mixed together
sesame seeds and sliced green onion for garnish

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Instructions

First, whisk together the teriyaki sauce ingredients.
3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sake, 3 tablespoons mirin, 1 ½ tablespoon honey
Optional: Toss the tofu slices in a bowl with cornstarch or potato starch until evenly covered.
¼ cup cornstarch (optional)
Next, preheat some vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place the tofu slices in the pan. Pan-fry until golden brown. Then flip and pan-fry from the other side.
1 14-ounce package firm tofu, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Pour the teriyaki sauce into the pan and let it simmer over medium heat until thickened. Spoon the sauce over the tofu slices. Feel free to add some cornstarch slurry to the sauce if needed to thicken it.
cornstarch slurry (optional, if needed)
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve with a bowl of rice and enjoy!
sesame seeds and sliced green onion

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