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Fried tofu with teriyaki sauce topped with green onions

Fried Tofu with Teriyaki Sauce

This easy fried tofu recipe is so good you'll want to double the recipe! Frying the tofu in cornstarch gives the outside a lovely crispy and chewy layer. It pairs perfectly with the savory teriyaki sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian

Equipment

Large pan

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu

  • 14 ounces firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup oil for frying

For the Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients.
    fried tofu with teriyaki sauce ingredients
  • Take the tofu out of the package and drain excess water. Place the tofu between two plates and top with something heavy (I used a cast iron pan). Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients. Do this step near a sink so you don't spill water everywhere when you drain the tofu. Learn from my mistake.
  • Prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin. In another bowl, combine the water and corn starch. Set aside.
    teriyaki tofu sauce
  • Remove the plate from the tofu and drain any water that has pressed out. Cut the tofu into about one inch cubes.
    Pressed tofu
  • In a plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup of corn starch with the cubes of tofu. Close the top and shake the bag so the tofu is coated. Take out pieces of tofu and tap off any excess starch.
    tofu coated in cornstarch in a bag
  • In a pan, heat up frying oil over medium heat. Place the tofu into pan, making sure tofu pieces do not touch.
    tofu frying in pan
  • Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. When the tofu pieces are fried, remove and turn heat to low.
    tofu frying in pan
  • In the pan, toss in green onions and garlic. Fry for 30-60 seconds, making sure not to burn the garlic.
    green onions and garlic frying
  • Pour in the reserved teriyaki sauce. Let it simmer and reduce for 60 seconds. Add in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until desired thickness. If the sauce gets too thick, just add more water.
    teriyaki sauce in a pan
  • Turn off the heat and add the fried tofu. Toss to coat in sauce. Plate and enjoy!
    Fried Teriyaki tofu plated

Notes

  • This can be an appetizer or a main dish if you add rice and vegetables. 
  • The tofu makes great leftovers as the tofu really gets marinated by the sauce. It won't taste as crispy the next day, but it's still delicious! 
Keyword Easy, Quick, tofu, Vegetarian
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