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Teriyaki Baked Tofu - better than takeout but easy and quick enough for a weeknight meal, this crispy teriyaki baked tofu is a little bit sweet, a little bit savoury and so delicious! #teriyaki #bakedtofu #tofu #veganmeals | Recipe on thecookandhim.com

Teriyaki Baked Tofu

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Total: 45 mins | Quantity: 2 generous servings

Ingredients

Tofu:

  • 2 cups (400g) firm tofu
  • 1 tblsp cornflour
  • 1 tblsp liquid aminos (can be subbed with soy sauce)
  • 1 tblsp oil

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 2 tblsp liquid aminos (can be subbed with soy sauce)
  • 2 tblsp maple syrup  (can be subbed by coconut sugar or agave syrup)
  • 1-2 tblsp dry sherry (can be subbed for any sherry, brandy, white wine, mirin or rice wine)
  • 2 cloves garlic – peeled and crushed
  • 1 tblsp cornflour
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) cold water
  • Optional: 1-2 tsp grated fresh ginger

 

Instructions

  1. Drain the tofu and leave sandwiched between a few sheets of kitchen paper for 30 minutes - this can be done as far ahead of time as you wish, but 30 minutes is enough to dry it out for crispy baked tofu!
  2. Preheat your oven to 200 Fan / 220 C / 425 F / Gas 7 and line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicon mat
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together the cornflour, aminos and oil until no lumps of cornflour remain then add the tofu. Gently turn the tofu through the sauce until it's all well coated
  4. Lay the tofu pieces onto your prepared tray placing relatively close together to fit them all on
  5. Bake for 30 minutes
  6. While the tofu is baking prepare the sauce
  7. Into a pan or wok large enough to hold all the tofu put the aminos, syrup, alcohol and crushed garlic (and grated fresh ginger if using)
  8. In a small bowl or mug mix the cornflour with the water until smooth and lump free, set aside
  9. Bring the liquid in the pan to the boil then simmer for 1-2 minutes
  10. Whisk in the cornflour and water to a smooth, glossy and sticky sauce
  11. Once the tofu is cooked carefully tip it into the sauce, stir to completely coat each piece of tofu then serve immediately (see note)

Notes

  • The tofu is best served straight after cooking but it doesn't lose any flavour chilled and eaten later. It does lose some of it's crispiness though, becoming more chewy!

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/teriyaki-baked-tofu/