5 from 10 votes
Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki Tofu uses firm tofu lightly coated in potato starch, pan-fried to develop a browned crust, then glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, sake, and cane sugar. Grated garlic and ginger add aromatic flavor, while garnishes of chopped scallion and toasted sesame seeds finish the dish. The tofu is drained well to remove moisture before cooking for a better texture and glaze adherence.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
374 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 400 grams tofu firm
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar evaporated
- 7 grams garlic (grated)
- 7 grams ginger (grated)
- 30 grams potato starch (4 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 scallion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Drain and slice the block of tofu into 5 slices. Place the tofu on a wire rack and drain it for at least 30 minutes. If you want to get this started in the morning, be sure to refrigerate the tofu as it drains.
- Mix the soy sauce, sake, and sugar to make the teriyaki sauce.
- Pat all sides of the tofu dry with paper towels.
- Rub the grated garlic and ginger onto all sides of the tofu and then dust every surface with a generous amount of potato starch.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Place the tofu in the pan with space between them, so they don't stick together. Pan-fry the tofu until it's browned on one side (3-4 minutes).
- Flip the tofu over and brown the second side (another 3-4 minutes).
- Use paper towels to wipe out any excess oil from the pan.
- Add the teriyaki sauce and glaze the tofu, flipping them over repeatedly until the sauce has thickened and formed a thick glaze around it.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Sodium
1024mg
(43%)
Potassium
242mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1024mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.