Teriyaki Tofu with Lemon Recipe

Name: Teriyaki Tofu with Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup soy sauce; 3/4 cup sake or dry sherry; 3/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Vegetable oil, for the grill; Three 15-ounce blocks of extra-firm or firm tofu, drained and halved horizontally to form 6 slabs; 3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil; 3 tablespoons chopped scallion greens; 1 1/2 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup sake or dry sherry
3/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Vegetable oil, for the grill
Three 15-ounce blocks of extra-firm or firm tofu, drained and halved horizontally to form 6 slabs
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons chopped scallion greens
1 1/2 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds

1
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar and lemon zest and bring to a boil.
2
Simmer over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the lemon juice.
4
Whisk into the saucepan and bring to a boil, then cook over low heat for 1 minute, stirring.
5
Let the teriyaki sauce cool.
6
Light a grill.
7
Lightly oil the grate.
8
Pat the tofu dry with paper towels.
9
Place in a shallow baking dish and brush with the sesame oil.
10
Grill the tofu over a medium-hot fire, basting with the teriyaki sauce, until heated through and browned, about 6 minutes.
11
Transfer to a platter.
12
Drizzle with the remaining sauce, sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup sake or dry sherry, 3/4 cup mirin, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Teriyaki Tofu with Lemon falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Teriyaki Tofu with Lemon

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