![]() I find it to have a smooth, mildly sweet, tangy flavor. You can buy Mirin at the grocery store in the Asian food aisle, at any Asian grocery store or order Mirin online. Red chili flakes: or use a chili paste like sambal oelek (to taste).Maple syrup: brown sugar, coconut sugar or vegan honey are good substitutions.A simple pantry substitute for the mirin would be 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar and 2 teaspoons maple syrup/sugar. Toss the tofu in the soy sauce mixture (not the cornstarch).Cut the pressed tofu into approximately 1 inch cubes and place in a large bowl.It's super easy, healthy, and versatile - here's how to make it: This is my go-to baked tofu recipe that I batch cook to add to veggie sandwiches, tofu peanut bowls, tofu pasta and so much more. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and toss again. The tofu cubes should be sticky, if not, add another tablespoon of cornstarch until it's sticky and coated.Bake the tofu: Arrange the tofu on a baking sheet (drizzled with oil) leaving space in between.It’s quick and easy to make while the tofu is baking: We're obsessed with flavorful sauces, and trust me when I say this teriyaki sauce is incredible on EVERYTHING.Combine the ingredients: Place all ingredients in a saucepan.Bring up to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium.Make the slurry: Whisk together the cornstarch and water (slurry) until combined.Pour into the teriyaki sauce whisking until smooth, thick, and glossy. Thin with extra water if it becomes too thick.Toss teriyaki sauce with tofu: Once the tofu is baked, toss together with the teriyaki sauce until coated.Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice, noodles or veggies to complete the meal. Here are a few tips that will help ensure your tofu is delicious and flavorful: Making tofu that tastes good is pretty easy.Use extra firm tofu: For this recipe extra firm or super firm tofu is best.For a deep dive into choosing, preparing, seasoning, and cooking tofu, check out my How to Cook Tofu that Tastes Good guide - you’ll be a pro in no time!.Don’t forget the secret ingredients: The secret to making crispy tofu is a dusting of cornstarch, a hot oven, and for extra crispiness - oil!.Air fryer option: If you don’t want to turn on your oven (especially when it’s hot out), use your air fryer to make crispy tofu! See the recipe card for details.Last thing to do before serving: The teriyaki sauce adds a ton of flavor, but don’t add it too soon or your tofu will get soggy.Have everything else ready so that once the tofu is finished baking, you can toss it with the teriyaki sauce and serve immediately.Dinner for one or meal prep tips: If you're meal prepping for the week, don't add ALL the tofu to ALL the teriyaki sauce right away.
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