15 Minute Teriyaki Tofu

This easy teriyaki tofu is a delicious weeknight meal that takes just 15 minutes to make! Crispy, golden pieces of tofu are cooked with a sticky and savoury homemade teriyaki sauce that is packed with so much flavour, it’s better than anything store-bought. Serve it with rice and broccoli for an easy weeknight dinner that will satisfy that craving for takeaway.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian-Style

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 399kcal

Author Sally

Ingredients

For the tofu:

450 grams firm tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cornflour/cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce

For the teriyaki sauce:

½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry
1½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 teaspoons cornflour/cornstarch mixed with ¼ cup water

To serve:

Cooked white rice
Steamed broccoli
Sesame seeds
Sliced spring onions

Instructions

Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Cut into cubes and place in a bowl. Add the olive oil, cornflour and soy sauce, and gently toss to coat.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy on all sides.
While the tofu cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, ginger, garlic, honey and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Once the tofu is golden, reduce the heat slightly. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat. Add the cornflour mixed with water and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions. Serve over rice with broccoli for a quick weeknight meal.

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Notes

Time saver: Use microwave pouches of rice and frozen broccoli to keep dinner quick and easy.

Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.

Nutritional information is for the teriyaki tofu only, not including the sides of rice and broccoli.

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