Homemade Teryaki Tofu Bowl Recipe
Teryaki Tofu Bowl | Crispy tofu cubes coated in a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce served over rice. This vegan tofu and rice bowl comes together in under 20 minutes for a quick and easy dinner.
Teriyaki sauce is a Japanese sauce that has a mixture of sweet, tangy, and savoury flavours. It’s often used as a marinade or glaze, noodle or stir fry sauce, dipping sauce, or condiment. Teriyaki tofu is a flavour packed, protein rich dinner option, that’s quick and easy to make.
My Japanese inspired teriyaki tofu bowl is made with extra firm tofu, cut into cubes, and fried until crispy. Then it’s coated in a sticky teriyaki sauce and served with rice and sesame seeds. I always freeze my tofu before using it, so it has more texture and can absorb more flavour.
My homemade teriyaki sauce is made with soy sauce for a deep umami flavour, brown sugar for sweetness, garlic and ginger for depth and flavour, rice vinegar for tanginess, and sesame oil for a hint of nuttiness.
How to make homemade teriyaki sauce
Making homemade teriyaki sauce is easy and takes just a few minutes. Combine the soya sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, corn starch, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. Make sure you whisk vigorously to break apart any corn starch clumps.
Once you’ve cooked the tofu, add the sauce. As it heats up and begins to simmer, it will thicken significantly and turn into a sticky sauce.
It should take about 2-3 minutes for the sauce to thicken completely. You can always remove the pan from the heat once the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
How to assemble teriyaki tofu and rice bowl
To assemble your tofu bowl, add cooked rice of your choice to a bowl. I recommend white, jasmine, or brown rice.
Then serve the teriyaki tofu over the rice. You could also serve some sauteed vegetables, like broccoli, carrots, or bell pepper.
Then top the bowl with a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
More about the ingredients in this recipe. The exact measurements are below.
Substitutions
Instructions
Mix the sauce together and set aside.
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and add the tofu.
Cook the tofu for 8-10 minutes, flipping them frequently to crisp all sides.
Add the sauce to the tofu and bring it to a simmer.
Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes to thicken it.
Serve the teriyaki tofu with white rice.
Garnish with sesame seeds.
Tips for making teriyaki tofu
What to serve with tofu bowls
Serve teriyaki tofu with rice or noodles! I like jasmine rice or brown rice. Udon noodles are chewy and delicious, and go great with tofu too. For a nutrition boost, serve the tofu with quinoa, couscous, or bulgar.
If you love hearty tofu dinners, try my Tofu Udon Stir Fry.
Saute your favourite vegetables to add to the bowl. Try broccoli, bok choy, carrots, peppers, or snap peas.
Try my Vegan Chicken Balls or Sweet Chili Tofu for more vegan Asian inspired recipes!
Storage
Store the tofu in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, microwave until heated through, or heat in a pan over medium heat with a splash of water.
FAQ’s
Broccoli, bok choy, bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas go well in teriyaki tofu bowls. You can cook fresh or frozen vegetables.
Yes, if you want to use storebought teriyaki sauce, you can. Just cook the tofu and add the sauce to heat through.
Teriyaki Tofu Bowl
Equipment
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 non stick frying pan
- heat proof rubber tongs
Ingredients
- 350 grams extra firm tofu
- 3 tablespoons corn starch
- oil for frying
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup soya sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and wrap it in paper towel. Set it aside for 10 minutes under a heavy pan or bowl to press out the remaining moisture.
- Whisk the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Cut the tofu into bite sized cubes and toss them in the corn starch.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently to crisp all sides.
- Once the tofu is crispy and browned, add the sauce and stir. The sauce will start to bubble and thicken significantly, it should take 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the tofu with cooked white rice and top with sesame seeds.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Disclosure: This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you.
SHARE THIS RECIPE
Rating, commenting, and sharing my recipes really helps. Thanks for taking the time! Mention @theveggieyaya on Instagram.
Save this image to your vegan dinner recipes board on Pinterest.
Erika Piper
Hey there, I’m Erika. I’ve been meat-free for over a decade.
I’m here to provide delicious and affordable plant-based recipes for anyone interested.
Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about trying it out, I’m here to support you with my easy and accessible recipes.
