Tofu Teriyaki

🛒 Ingredients

• Extra-firm Tofu 200 g · 150 kcal
• Soy Sauce 30 g · 20 kcal
• Mirin (Sweet Cooking Rice Wine) 15 g · 30 kcal
• Sake (Cooking Rice Wine) 15 g · 20 kcal
• Fresh Ginger (grated) 5 g · 4 kcal
• Garlic (minced) 3 g · 4 kcal
• Cornstarch 5 g · 18 kcal
• Water 15 g · 0 kcal
• Vegetable Oil 10 g · 90 kcal
• Toasted Sesame Seeds 3 g · 17 kcal
• Green Onions (chopped) 2 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Press extra-firm tofu for 15-30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic; set aside. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and pan-fry for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
4. Reduce heat to medium, pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over the tofu, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently, until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
5. Remove from heat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.