Crispy Teriyaki Tofu

The best crispy teriyaki tofu for your next weeknight dinner! The crispy baked tofu is coated in a sticky, rich sauce, which features plenty of bold umami flavors. Serve it with sesame seeds and scallions over a bed of rice for a meal that’s easy, but impressive.

How to make teriyaki tofu

Bake the tofu

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C and lining a large baking tray with parchment paper.

Press the tofu if necessary, then cut it either into cubes or triangles. Add to a mixing bowl with the cornstarch and stir together well.

Arrange the tofu on the baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping half way through, until crispy and lightly golden.

Recipe

Ingredients

For the baked tofu

• 10 oz extra firm tofu
• ¼ cup cornstarch

For the sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp ginger peeled and grated
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp mirin
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ cup water

To serve

• 3 tbsp sesame seeds
• ½ cup scallions chopped

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C and lining a large baking tray with parchment paper.
• Cut it either into cubes or triangles. Add to a mixing bowl with the cornstarch and stir together well.
  10 oz extra firm tofu, ¼ cup cornstarch
• Arrange the tofu on the baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping half way through, until crispy and lightly golden.
• When the tofu is almost ready, add the sesame oil to a wok or skillet over a medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.
  1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp ginger
• Make a cornstarch slurry by stirring together the cornstarch and water.
  1 tbsp cornstarch, ½ cup water
• Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, mirin and cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp mirin
• When the sauce thickens, add the tofu and stir together well. At the last minute, add the sesame seeds and serve with rice or noodles of your choice, garnished with scallions.
  3 tbsp sesame seeds, ½ cup scallions

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