Sticky Teriyaki Tofu

Sticky Teriyaki Tofu

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4

Category: Main Course

Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara

Date Published: June 25, 2026

Ingredients

1 pack organic medium-firm tofu

2 tsp onion granules

1 inch piece ginger, peeled and minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp tamari

2 tbsp mirin

1/2 cup date syrup or rice syrup

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp ume plum vinegar

1 heaped tbsp kuzu

1 cup filtered water

Fresh coriander, for garnish

White sesame seeds, for garnish

Spring onions, for garnish

Lime slices, for garnish

Description

Bite-sized tofu cubes simmered in a glossy, sticky teriyaki-style sauce made with tamari, mirin, ginger, garlic, syrup, lemon juice, ume plum vinegar, and kuzu. Serve with organic grains, steamed broccoli, and julienne carrots for a simple, satisfying meal.

How-to? Steps

Step 1: Prepare the tofu

Remove the tofu from its packaging and cut it into equal bite-sized cubes.

Step 2: Make the sauce

Place the onion granules, ginger, garlic, tamari, mirin, syrup, lemon juice, and ume plum vinegar into a wok.

Step 3: Add the kuzu

Combine the kuzu with the filtered water until smooth, then stir it into the wok.

Step 4: Thicken the sauce

Bring the sauce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.

Step 5: Cook the tofu

Add the tofu pieces to the sauce, gently stir through, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes until sticky.

Step 6: Serve

Serve with cooked organic grains, steamed broccoli, and julienne carrots. Garnish with coriander, sesame seeds, spring onions, and lime slices.