This easy recipe features crispy tofu covered in teriyaki sauce paired with fluffy white rice, pineapple, and edamame. Top with cilantro, green onions, chopped cashews, and sesame seeds for a wholesome bowl! With two methods to cook the tofu, this recipe is very adaptable!
2+1/2Tablespoonscoconut sugarcan substitute with brown sugar
1Tablespoonagave nectar
2Tablespoonstamarican substitute with coconut aminos or soy sauce
1clovegarlicminced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1/2inchfresh gingerpeeled and minced (about 1/2 teaspoon). Can use 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger instead.
1Tablespooncorn starch
2Tablespoonswater
Tofu:
1blockextra firm tofu
2teaspoonscorn starch
1Tablespoontamari
1-2Tablespoonsneutral oilsuch as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil. This is only for pan fried method.
Bowl Ingredients:
1cupwhite riceuncooked
1cuppineapple chunks
1cupshelled edamame
Toppings (all optional):
chopped cashews
sesame seeds
green onions
cilantro
Instructions
Press tofu: Open tofu package and drain. Wrap with paper towels or tea towel. Sandwich in between two plates and place a heavy object on the top plate. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
Cook rice using your preferred method. I make mine in my Instant Pot!
Make Teriyaki Sauce:
Add all ingredients (minus 1 Tablespoon water and corn starch) to a pan over medium heat. Stir until sauce begins to thicken.
Mix corn starch with water to make a slurry and add to sauce. Heat until thickened up. Add water to thin sauce or more corn starch 1/2 teaspoon at a time to thicken up. remove from heat.
Prepare Tofu:
Unwrap and cut into cubes. Transfer to mixing bowl. Add corn starch and tamari. Mix well with rubber spatula.
Pan Fry Tofu (Method 1):
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. I will put the teriyaki sauce in a bowl and use the same pan. Cook tofu for 1-2 minutes on each side until it's a nice golden-brown color
Bake Tofu (Method 2):
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust rack to the center.
Add tofu to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Once tofu is cooked, mix with teriyaki sauce until evenly coated.
Assemble Bowls:
Add cooked rice to a bowl. Top with teriyaki tofu, pineapple, and edamame. Top with desired toppings. Add an extra drizzle of teriyaki sauce!