No Press Teriyaki Tofu

a pan with fried tofu in teriyaki sauce.

This No Press Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry has a crispy exterior with a creamy, tender interior. It is outrageously delicious and is ready in about 30 minutes. Plus, the homemade teriyaki sauce is better than takeout! No need to press the tofu!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword crispy teriyaki tofu, no press teriyaki tofu, teriyaki tofu, teriyaki tofu stir fry, teriyaki tofu without pressing, tofu teriyaki

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings Servings

Calories 204kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

1 14-ounce package firm tofu drained and patted dry
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar white
¼ cup mirin
Chopped scallions to garnish (optional)
Toasted white sesame seeds to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Drain excess water from the package and pat dry the tofu block, on all sides using paper towels to remove all excess moisture. Slice the block crosswise into planks.
Cut the planks into triangles. Spread the tofu on a paper towel lined plate and press with more paper towels to remove any remaining moisture.
Stir cornstarch, salt and pepper in a plate. Working with one tofu piece at a time, gently toss to coat all sides with the cornstarch.
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan. When hot, place tofu in a single layer and cook on medium-high heat, until golden brown on the bottom. Gently turn over and cook until the other side is golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Using paper towels, wipe out most of the oil. Place pan over medium heat, add chopped garlic and cook until it begins to turn golden.
Add soy sauce, sugar and mirin, stir occasionally and reduces to a thick sauce. Take pan off heat, gently toss in tofu. Sprinkle chopped scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with white rice.
👉 If your sauce reduces very thick, then simply warm with a splash of water to loosen it up.

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Notes

Use non-stick pan - It is essential, so that the triangles don't stick to the pan.

Use Firm or Extra-Firm Tofu.

Soy sauce – Kikkoman is a well-known Japanese soy brand and excellent for all Asian dishes. Don't use “dark soy sauce” or “sweet soy sauce”.

Mirin - Our favorite to use is "Kikko Manjo Aji Mirin".

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