Crispy Baked Teriyaki Tofu
Last year when I did Veganuary I tried this dish and loved it. It is the perfect protein for a buddha bowl or just throw it over hot rice.
Crispy Baked Teriyaki Tofu
Servings 4
Calories 174kcal
Ingredients
- 1 14 ounce package extra firm tofu drained, pressed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or high heat oil of choice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper, if that’s what you’ve got
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons chilled water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Steamed veggies
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- To make the crispy baked tofu, preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the tofu into a medium bowl and add the soy sauce, oil, cornstarch, and pepper. Toss to coat the tofu.
- Arrange the tofu pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and crispy.
- While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. Stir 1/4 cup of water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sherry, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes, until reduced by about 1/3.
- Stir the chilled water and cornstarch together in a small bowl or cup. Stir the mixture into the sauce and allow it to simmer for about 1 minute more, until it thickens up a bit.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- When the tofu is finished cooking, add it to the pot and stir to coat the tofu with sauce.
- Divide onto plates with rice and steamed veggies. Top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 5oz | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1463mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
