Teriyaki Tofu

Crispy Baked teriyaki tofu is a healthy Asian vegan dinner recipe better than takeouts, which is made with the easy homemade teriyaki sauce. The crispy tofu is baked (not deep-fried!) and nicely smeared in the sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce. This sticky tofu recipe is an easy & quick vegan and gluten-free weeknight dinner recipe!

Why You’ll Love Teriyaki Tofu

• Comforting Vegan, Gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free Meal option
•  packed with healthy veggies
• Bursting with sweet & tangy flavor 
• It is very easy to make, and everything comes in under 30 minutes 
• Can be served as a side dish to fried rice or noodles
• Teriyaki tofu is a great make-ahead meal option 

Ingredients for Teriyaki Tofu

For baking tofu: 

• Firm Tofu: Make sure to press the tofu for at least 30 minutes before cooking it. (to get rid of the extra moisture)
• Cornflour or cornstarch: You can also use potato starch
• Seasonings or spices: Onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt
• Extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil 

For Authentic Teriyaki sauce: You can either make Homemade Teriyaki Sauce or use the store-bought.

• Honey or maple syrup: use maple syrup (for vegan) or you may also use any sweetener of your choice
• Minced ginger: Don’t skip this! This gives the teriyaki the authentic flavor
• Fresh garlic
• Tamari or brags liquid amino (for GF) or you can also use low sodium soy sauce
• Water: to dilute the strong flavor of tamari
• Vinegar
• Sesame oil: for more depth and rich flavor

You can use any vegetables of your own preference. I have used: 

• Bell pepper 
• Carrot
• Green beans 
• Mushrooms 
• Broccoli

All ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card below!

Easy Teriyaki Tofu: Recipe Instructions

• Prep Tofu (Press the tofu): Start by pressing the tofu slab in a tofu press or if you do not have a press, simply place the tofu slab on a plate covered with a kitchen towel on both sides. Place another plate or a chopping board above it and stack some heavy pot or books on the top of it. This step is very essential, as it helps to remove excess moisture and make the tofu extra firm.  
• Make the authentic teriyaki sauce (skip if using store-bought sauce): take a bowl and add all the sauce ingredients except cornstarch and water, mix them properly and pour them into a saucepan.
  Cook the sauce over medium to high flame, let it simmer for a few minutes, and stir it frequently. Then make the cornstarch slurry and add to the saucepan. Mix it properly and cook until the sauce starts to thicken. 
• Bake the Tofu: Finally, transfer the tofu cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake the tofu cubes at 400° For 15  minutes. Then flip the tofu and bake them for another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy. 
• Add Teriyaki sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce into a pan and add the baked tofu. Gently mix the tofu with the sauce so that it gets evenly coated over the tofu. Turn off the flame. 

Tips for perfect stir-fry teriyaki tofu

• Make air fryer tofu, get the detailed recipe here. 
• Make your own Homemade Teriyaki Sauce using only 4 ingredients. 
• Make it gluten-free: Just swap the soy sauce with a certified gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. 
• Use extra firm tofu: make sure to use the extra-firm tofu and drain and press the tofu for at least 30 minutes.
• Teriyaki tofu tastes great when served immediately. As the tofu will gradually lose the crispiness as it sits with the sauce. 
• The authentic teriyaki sauce can be stored in a refrigerator for at least 2 weeks. Make sure to store the sauce in an air-tight container.

More Tofu recipes:

• General Tso’s tofu- Under 30 min Vegan recipe 
• Crispy Air fried tofu
• Homemade cottage cheese – Under 30 mins 
• Sticky Orange Tofu 

Teriyaki Tofu

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 Cooking Time: 15 15

Nutrition facts: 378 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 4 voted )

Ingredients

For baking tofu: 

• 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu 400g
• 2 tbsp Cornflour or cornstarch
• ½ tbsp Onion powder
• ½ tbsp garlic powder
• ¼ tbsp black pepper
• ½ tbsp Salt or as per your taste
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil 

For Authentic Teriyaki sauce: 

• 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp fresh garlic
• ¼ cup Soy or Tamari or brags liquid amino
• 1 tbsp Vinegar
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• ¼ cup Water
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions

1. Drain and press the tofu slab (get rid of all the excess and extra moisture or water from the tofu). Cut the tofu into equal cubes.
2. Take a bowl and mix all the teriyaki sauce ingredients(except cornstarch and water). Mix them properly and pour them into a saucepan. (please skip this step if you are using store-bought teriyaki sauce).
3. Cook the sauce over medium to high flame, let it simmer for a few minutes, and stir it frequently. Then make the cornstarch slurry and add to the saucepan. Mix it properly and cook until the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from the heat.
4. Bake the Tofu: Finally, transfer the tofu cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake the tofu cubes at 400° For 15 minutes. Then flip the tofu and bake them for another 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
5. Add Teriyaki sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce into a pan and add the baked tofu. Gently mix the tofu with the sauce so that it gets evenly coated over the tofu. Turn off the flame.

Notes

• Make air fryer tofu, get the detailed recipe here. 
• Make it gluten-free: Just swap the soy sauce with a certified gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. 
•  Use extra firm tofu: make sure to use the extra-firm tofu and drain and press the tofu for at least 30 minutes.
• Teriyaki tofu tastes great when served immediately. As the tofu will gradually lose the crispiness as it sits with the sauce. 
• The authentic teriyaki sauce can be stored in a refrigerator for at least 2 weeks. Make sure to store the sauce in an air-tight container.

What goes well with Teriyaki Tofu

• Vegan & Gluten-free Lo Mein 
• Fluffy Basmati rice 
• Best ever Veg Fried Rice- under 15-minute Recipe 
• Quick Schezwacn Fried Rice