Main Dishes Recipes - Teriyaki Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp sunflower oil

• 600g/1lb 7oz firm tofu, diced into 1cm/1/2in cubes

• 6 Tbsp Japanese soy sauce

• 4 Tbsp mirin

• 4 Tbsp sugar

• 25g/1oz bean sprouts, rinsed

• 1 spring onion, chopped

• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Drain the excess water from the tofu on a cloth for 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and lightly brown the tofu. Remove the tofu from the oil and drain on paper towels.

3. In the same pan, put the soy sauce, mirin and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce has thickened.

4. Return the tofu cubes to the pan and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Garnish with the bean sprouts and the chopped spring onion, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.

Note: Teriyaki, A Japanese dish, means literally "Grilled to a Shine". The Teriyaki method can be applied to many different foods rather than just to tofu. In Japan, the most common ingredient cooked in this way is chicken.