Teriyaki Tofu

This recipe for Teriyaki Tofu is a tasty, flavor-filled vegetarian dish. Tofu is marinated and cooked in a house-made teriyaki sauce until the outside becomes crispy and the inside becomes soft.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, pressed and drained
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• Sesame seeds, for garnish
• Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions:

Once the tofu is cut into cubes, set it aside

To make the teriyaki sauce, combine the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl

Make a slurry by combining cornstarch and water in a separate small bowl

In a big skillet over medium heat, warm the sesame oil

Add the tofu cubes and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides

After covering the tofu with teriyaki sauce, cook it for a further two to three minutes, or until the sauce thickens

Add sliced green onions and sesame seeds as garnish

Serve hot with noodles or rice