Crispy Baked Tofu Coated in a Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
- 1-2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Sauce
- 4 tbsp tamari or gf soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400F/200C. Cut tofu into slices and then 1-inch cubes, and then place in an even layer on a clean towel. Place another towel on the top and put something heavy on top, pressing for about 10 minutes until dry. Toss tofu cubes in a bowl with the cornstarch and oil until evenly coated. Arrange on parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until crispy
For the teriyaki sauce, add all ingredients to a small pot and whisk together until smooth. Bring to a boil and continue whisking until sauce thickens to desired consistency. Taste and adjust. If sauce is too thick, thin with additional water. Toss the baked tofu with a few spoonfuls of the sauce in a bowl until completely coated. Serve over rice or noodles with vegetables of your choice
Notes
If you double the sauce recipe it makes a lot of teriyaki sauce; enough to cover tofu and have leftover to glaze veggies/serve with rice
