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Sticky teriyaki tofu

This sticky teriyaki tofu is my favourite tofu recipe ever - so easy to make, but such an incredible flavour! This dish will convert any tofu hater.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 400 g (~ 14 oz) extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into bitesize pieces
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (I used garlic paste)
  • 1/2 tsp minced ginger (I used ginger paste)
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp mirin or white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Chinese five spice

Instructions

  • Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan, and add the pieces of tofu. Cook over a medium heat for around 10 minutes, turning the tofu over ever few minutes, until it's crispy all over. You actually want to cook it until it's a bit too dry, as it will rehydrate once the sauce is added.
  • When the tofu is very dry and crispy, add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 more minute, then add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has become thick and sticky. If you want a slightly saucier dish, you can add a dash more water (or a little more of any of the sauce ingredients).
  • Best served straight away.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sticky teriyaki tofu
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 340 Calories from Fat 195
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.7g33%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1819mg76%
Potassium 311mg9%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1.9g8%
Sugar 5.9g7%
Protein 23.9g48%
Calcium 185mg19%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.