Crispy Teriyaki Tofu with Stir Fried Broccoli and Carrots
 
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 14 oz block of extra-firm tofu
  • 1 crown of broccoli, cut into flowerets
  • ½ small onion, sliced thinly
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 3 tbsp peanut oil, split
Sauce:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sake (or water)
  • 3 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
Slurry:
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
Garnish:
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seeds
  • togarishi (optional)
Instructions
  1. Drain the tofu and cut in half lengthwise and each piece into four.
  2. Set the tofu on paper towels or a clean tea towel and allow to weep the excess liquid out for at least 20 minutes.
  3. While the tofu weeps, prepare the vegetables and slurry.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, sake (or water), brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  5. Add to a small pan and heat over Medium heat until lightly simmering.
  6. Turn off the heat and add the slurry, stirring until the sauce slightly thickens and set aside to cool.
  7. When cool, add the sesame oil and stir to combine.
  8. In wide frying pan, heat half the peanut oil over Medium/Medium-Heat heat.
  9. When shimmering, add the tofu pieces and allow them to brown on each side before carefully turning, approximately 2 minutes per side.
  10. While the tofu cooks, heat a wok or large skillet over Medium/Medium-High heat.
  11. Add the peanut oil and swirl to coat.
  12. When shimmering, add the broccoli and carrots, stirring occasionally to keep from burning the vegetables.
  13. As the broccoli turns bright green, add the onion slices and stir to fry and incorporate for 2 to 3 minutes.
  14. When the tofu is brown and crispy on all sides, plate the vegetables and arrange the crispy tofu on top.
  15. Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over top and garnish with sesame seeds and additional sesame oil and togarishi if desired.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2021/01/04/crispy-teriyaki-tofu-with-stir-fried-broccoli-and-carrots/