Teriyaki Tofu Triangles is a vegan dish that can satisfy meat-lovers\' taste buds. It’s sweet, it’s salty, and they are great as a mid-afternoon snack. Often served with rice or noodles, they can be enjoyed with stir-fried vegetables, too.
Preparation:
5mins
Cooking:
15mins
Total:
35mins
Serves:
6
Ingredients
20oztofufirm, pressed
2tbspsoy saucereduced-sodium
1tbspolive oil
1tspsesame oil
1tbsphoneycan be agave syrup or maple syrup
1tsprice vinegar
½tspgingerground
½tsphoisin sauce
salt and ground black pepperto taste
Optional Garnish
¼tspmixed sesame seedstoasted
¼tspgreen onionsthinly sliced
Instructions
Combine sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ground ginger, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Mix until evenly incorporated.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cut the tofu into half-thick pieces. Cut both pieces in half again, so they are ¼ -inch thick, forming the shape of squares. Slice each piece diagonally to form 2 triangles.
Transfer to a shallow pan and coat with sauce. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a wide skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, sear the marinated tofu, turning the side frequently until they are nicely brown.
Garnish the tofu with minced onions and sesame seeds. You can also serve the remaining sauce as well.