Teriyaki Tofu
A light starch coating gives tofu a firm crust before it is glazed with ginger and sweet soy sauce.
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JapaneseFood
15 minPrep
12 minCook
27 minTotal
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Ingredients
Method
- Pat tofu dry and cut into 1.5 cm slabs; coat lightly with cornstarch.
- Heat oil over medium heat and fry tofu for 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, water and ginger; pour around the tofu.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until the sauce coats the tofu.
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Tips
- Dry tofu before coating to prevent the crust slipping off.
- Reduce the heat if the sweet sauce darkens before thickening.
Original recipe by the FileYay team. Amounts are a starting point, so taste and adjust as you go.