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Recipe

Spicy Teriyaki Tofu

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients:  

For the Crispy Tofu

  • 1 pack Extra firm tofu Drained
  • 1 cup Rice flour or Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder

For the Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1 inch Ginger Minced
  • 2 large Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1/2 large Shallot Minced
  • 1/2 cup Low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbs Honey
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 3 tbs Rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water + 4 tsp Cornstarch
  • 2 tbs Sesame seeds

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Instructions: 

  • Remove tofu from package and drain well. Cut into cubes and set aside.
  • Into a bowl whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, water + cornstarch mixture, and the toasted sesame seeds. Set bowl aside.
  • Place small pot over medium high heat and add in 1 tbs of oil. Once oil is hot add in the garlic, ginger, and shallot and stir constantly for 1 minute. After 1 minute pour in the sauce and allow to come to a simmer, be sure to whisk the sauce frequently. The sauce should start to thicken up once it simmer for a couple minutes. After it begins to thicken, remove from heat and set aside until we are ready to serve.
  • In a bowl mix together rice flour, salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss in the cubed tofu and coat evenly in the flour mixture.
  • Place an oiled pan over high heat and once temperature has been reached place remove the coated tofu cubes and place them into the pan. Crisp on all sides, about 6 minutes.
  • Once tofu is crispy pour in the teriyaki sauce and coat tofu. Allow the sauce to thicken up if needed.
  • Serve on a bed of sticky rice, sliced chillies, sesame seeds and fresh green onion.