Japanese Teriyaki Tofu - traditional recipe

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 300 g tofu firme
• 150 ml soy sauce
• 75 ml died
• 30 ml sake
• 15 ml brown sugar
• 15 ml sesame oil
• 5 ml grated ginger
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 100 g carrots cut into julienne strips
• 100 g corn
• 15 ml olive oil
• 5 ml sesame oil (to serve)
• Chopped fresh cilantro (to decorate)
• Cooked white rice
• Steamed vegetables (bamboo shoots, peas)

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Cut the tofu into cubes and place it on absorbent paper to remove excess water.
2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sake and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
4. Add the tofu and stir-fry until golden brown, crispy on the edges and fragrant all around, looking for a golden brown hue.
5. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and cook over medium heat until the tofu is coated and the sauce has reduced, forming a thick, glossy layer.
6. In another pan, sauté the carrots and corn in a little olive oil for 3-4 minutes until tender and soft when pierced with a fork, holding their shape and lightly browned.
7. Serve the teriyaki tofu over white rice and accompany with steamed vegetables, corn and sautéed carrots.
8. Drizzle a little sesame oil and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.