How To Make Vegan BBQ Teriyaki Tofu
Also known as bean curd, tofu is a soy product that’s present in a lot of Chinese dishes. In fact, Chinese people are the number one consumers of tofu globally! Apart from being tasty and healthy, this dish plays an important role in cultural celebrations like Chinese New Year. They’re available in several forms, like firm, silken, dried, and fermented, to name a few. Explore this roundup of Chinese tofu recipes to make dishes like vegetable stir-fries, noodle dishes, bao buns, and more!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 block of firm tofu
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
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Press tofu to remove excess water, then slice it into small rectangular pieces.
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In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
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Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil it.
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Place tofu on the grill and brush with the teriyaki sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, basting with more sauce as needed.
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In a small saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Heat over medium heat until the mixture thickens to a glaze consistency, stirring constantly.
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Remove tofu from the grill and brush with the thickened sauce glaze.
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Serve the BBQ teriyaki tofu hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories : 180kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 511mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 16g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 9g
- Protein : 14g
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