This crispy Teriyaki Tofu has a sticky homemade sauce and comes together in about 40 minutes. It's a flavorful tofu recipe that can be added to bowls, stir frys, tacos, and more! Perfect for beginners and sharing with non-vegan friends!
Break the tofu into craggy, uneven chunks and add them to a mixing bowl.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cornstarch over the top. Gently mix to combine. Repeat this step 2 more times until you have used 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Transfer the tofu to a lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
Make the Sauce
While the tofu is baking, make any other sides (rice, veggies, etc). 10 minutes before the tofu is done, make the sauce. Add the water, soy sauce, maple syrup, mirin or rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, to a mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
In another bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
Add the sauce to a skillet and cook over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring as needed, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat.
When the tofu is done, remove it from the oven and add it to the skillet. Gently fold and mix until the tofu is completely coated with the sauce.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion (optional). Serve with rice, veggies, or whatever you like. Enjoy!
This recipe calls for Super Firm Tofu, which comes vacuum sealed and pre-pressed. If you are using regular or extra firm tofu, you will need to press it first for 15 to 20 minutes.