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Golden Crispy Tofu with Sweet Teriyaki Glaze

Golden crispy tofu cubes get a beautiful sheen with sweet teriyaki glaze, served on a bed of fluffy rice. Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds, this foolproof 30-minute meal is perfect for a quick and better-than-takeout dinner.
4
45 min
TOTAL TIME
325
CALORIES
$1.60
PER SERVING
Golden Crispy Tofu with Sweet Teriyaki Glaze
Ingredients
11 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Freshly Grated Ginger
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
Water
1 tbsp water
Cornstarch
2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
Sesame Oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
Green Onion
2 whole green onion
thinly sliced
Extra Firm Tofu
16 oz extra firm tofu
cubed
Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Rice Vinegar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Directions
PREPPING TOFU
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cut the tofu into 1x1 inch cubes and pat them dry. Transfer the tofu into a large bowl.
2
Sprinkle the tofu with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, tossing to ensure each piece is fully coated.
FRYING TOFU
3
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
4
Once the oil shimmers, add the cornstarch-coated tofu. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is golden brown on all sides. Transfer the tofu into a separate dish and set aside.
MAKING SAUCE
5
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until they become fragrant.
6
Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, pure maple syrup, and rice vinegar.
7
In a small bowl, create a slurry by combining the water and remaining 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir this mixture until the cornstarch is completely dissolved, then slowly pour it into the skillet while continuously stirring.
8
Bring the sauce to a boil and let it bubble for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
COATING TOFU
9
Add the reserved tofu back into the skillet, tossing well to ensure each piece gets generously coated with the sauce.
SERVING
10
Dish out the tofu and serve it over a bed of your favorite variety of rice. Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, and enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
25g
CARBS
15g
FAT
23g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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