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Teriyaki Tofu

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Ingredients

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Teriyaki Tofu

1 extra-firm tofu

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp avocado oil

2 tablespoons cornstarch

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ cup water

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons mirin

2 teaspoons gingergrated

2 cloves garlicminced

2 teaspoons cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water, stirred into slurry

Start by pressing the tofu for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400F and cut tofu into cubes. Toss in a large bowl and coat with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Arrange in an even layer on a lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

As the tofu bakes, prepare the teriyaki sauce. To a large skillet, add ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 3 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons mirin, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch that has been whisked together with 1 tablespoon water to create a cornstarch slurry.

Warm the skillet over medium heat and bring sauce to a simmer for about 5 minutes. The sauce will begin to thicken but make sure to whisk often to prevent the cornstarch from clumping at the bottom.

Once the sauce is thickened, turn off the heat. Add the cooked tofu to the skillet and toss together to fully coat each piece. Serve immediately!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Thoroughly 🫧
Press extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes using a tofu press or weighted method to remove excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness when pan-seared in avocado oil.
Cornstarch Coating is Critical ✨
Dust pressed tofu cubes with cornstarch immediately before cooking—this creates a golden, crispy exterior that locks in tenderness and helps the glaze adhere beautifully.
Bloom Your Ginger and Garlic 🧄
Toast minced ginger and garlic in the pan for 30 seconds before adding other sauce ingredients to unlock their aromatic compounds and deepen the teriyaki flavor complexity.
Balance Your Glaze Ratios 🍯
Combine equal parts soy sauce and mirin with brown sugar dissolved in water, then add cornstarch slurry last—this prevents lumps and creates a glossy, restaurant-quality glaze that coats evenly.
Finish Cooking Separate from Tofu 🎯
Remove crispy tofu from the pan before reducing your teriyaki sauce, then toss together at the end to prevent the exterior from becoming soggy and maintain that essential textural contrast.