Sticky Tofu: Easy 10-Minute Recipe

Sticky tofu on a plate garnished with spring onions and pickled ginger

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Sticky Tofu: Easy 10-Minute Recipe

This quick and easy sticky tofu recipe takes just 10 minutes! Crispy tofu cubes are glazed with soy sauce, mirin, and sake for a savory-sweet, umami-packed dish that’s perfect with rice, miso soup and pickles

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese, vegan Japanese

Servings:

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Aaron Fukuyama

Equipment

Sharp knife + cutting board
Mixing bowl
Non-stick frying pan or skillet
Wooden spatula (for turning the tofu)

Ingredients

280 g extra firm tofu
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoon neutral oil sunflower or vegetable
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon sake
2 tablespoon mirin

To garnish:

Sushi ginger or homemade pink pickled ginger
1 green onion

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Prep garnish: Wash and slice the green onion into thin discs. Shred the pickled ginger and set aside.
Prep tofu: Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes and toss in cornstarch until evenly coated.
Fry: Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high. Fry tofu until golden on all sides.
Glaze: Lower heat to medium. Add soy sauce, sake, and mirin. Let it bubble until the liquid reduces to a sticky glaze.
Serve: Transfer tofu to a bowl or over rice. Garnish with green onion and pickled ginger. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

My guide to essential Japanese pantry ingredients

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