Easy Salty & Sweet Teriyaki Tofu Recipe

This teriyaki tofu has a lot of wonderful qualities. It comes together quite quickly and has a ton of flavor salty with a hint of sweetness.

This delicious, high-protein dinner is ideal for weeknights when served over rice.

If you share our love of tofu, you should also try our crispy tofu stir fry and baked sesame tofu chips recipe.

The Recipe for Teriyaki Tofu

• First, press your tofu for half an hour. Press it with a tofu press or, in the absence of one, put the tofu block on a plate, cover it with another plate, and then place a heavy pot on top. The tofu should be as firm as possible by eliminating any extra water.
• Prepare the teriyaki sauce while the tofu is pressing. Fill a saucepan with soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, brown sugar, ground ginger, and garlic powder. Simmer, stirring constantly. Next, combine cornstarch with a small amount of water in a bowl and stir to form a paste to make a cornstarch slurry. Whisk this into your sauce after adding it. Stir the sauce continuously until it thickens. Switch off the heating source.
• After pressing the tofu, cut it into slices, then divide each slice into half, then again into triangles. When the sesame oil in the pan is heated, add the tofu triangles and fry them until crispy and browned on one side. Then, flip them over and continue to fry them until crispy and browned on the other side. Place the tofu triangles on their sides and continue to cook until the sides are crispy and golden.
• After adding the sauce to the pan carefully combine the tofu and sauce with a spatula to ensure that it is properly distributed. Switch off the heating source.
• Top your rice-based teriyaki tofu dish with chopped green onions, also known as spring onions or scallions, and sesame seeds. A side dish of lemon wedges is also excellent.