Tofu Teriyaki

Dinner, Japanese

Tofu Teriyaki
I rarely say a dish is easy to make. This one is. It's also fast to prepare (I rarely say that, either). But it's one of those dishes that has you thinking "Restaurant!" It's a keeper. And plant-based. And gluten free!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Dairy Free, Gluten-Free, Plant-based, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Adapted from the Steamy Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra firm tofu (torn into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (any neutral oil, such as grapeseed, avocado, or canola)
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil (divided.Toasted or untoasted sesame oils work well)
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup tamari (or soy sauce. Reduced sodium works well too)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
  • 2 tablespoons agave (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (untoasted will also work)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°, and set aside a sheet pan (with sides) and cover with parchment paper
  • Crumble the tofu into bite-sized pieces, and place it in a bowl. Add the oil and 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and gently mix this with a spatula. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and gently mix this with a spatula until it’s coated
  • Spread the crumbled tofu onto the sheet pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Bake until the tofu has a golden color
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 teaspoons of corn starch, and 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Set this aside
  • In a medium-sized skillet, add the tamari, ½ cup of water, ginger, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and agave. Place this on the stove, but don’t turn it on yet
  • After the tofu has been in the oven for 15-17 minutes, turn the tamari mixture heat to medium-high. When it comes to a simmer, whisk the corn starch and water mixture again, to remove any remaining lumps. Add this to the tamari mixture and gently whisk until it thickens, 10-30 seconds. Remove this from the heat and cover
  • When the tofu is done cooking, mix it into the tamari mixture (now it’s teriyaki sauce!). Mix in the toasted sesame seeds, and serve with rice

Notes

Note: Listing the corn starch twice is not a mistake
Nutrition Facts
Tofu Teriyaki
Serving Size
 
4 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
161
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
884
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
213
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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