If you love the flavors of restaurant-style teriyaki but want a simple, plant-based version you can make at home, this baked teriyaki tofu is for you. It's sweet, savory, and slightly crispy on the edges, with incredible flavor thanks to a quick marinade.
When I’m not grilling teriyaki tofu skewers during the summer, I bake this version in the oven. It always reminds me of the comforting teriyaki plates I used to order growing up at local Japanese restaurants.
All you need is some tofu, my homemade vegan teriyaki sauce (or your favorite store-bought one), and about an hour including marinating time. Serve it with rice or quinoa and veggies like steamed broccoli or sesame marinated asparagus for a complete meal.
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I always buy the pre-marinated and baked teriyaki tofu at the store which is really expensive. Never again. This is even better. I buy the super firm tofu that's pre-pressed so very minimal work to put this together. Then I throw it in the fridge because I like it cold.
- Ashley
Ingredients
- Tofu: I recommend high-protein super-firm tofu, which doesn't need pressing. If you're using extra-firm tofu packed in water, press it first to remove excess moisture. Avoid silken tofu for this recipe.
- Teriyaki Sauce: Use your favorite store-bought sauce or try my homemade vegan teriyaki sauce, made with tamari, coconut sugar, rice vinegar, fresh garlic and ginger, and thickened with cornstarch (or arrowroot or potato starch).
- Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional): For garnish and a little crunch.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make baked teriyaki tofu
- Make the sauce: If using homemade teriyaki sauce, prepare it in a small saucepan and let it cool slightly.
- Prep the tofu: Cut the tofu into even-sized slabs. Brush both sides with sauce and arrange on a metal baking sheet or in a glass dish. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Cook the tofu in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip the pieces, brush with more sauce, and bake for another 5 minutes until the edges are golden and slightly crisp.
- Finish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using, and serve warm.
Serving suggestions
Baked teriyaki tofu is a great match for rice, noodles, or grains like quinoa. Try it with mango fried rice and stir-fried sugar snap peas for a vibrant, Asian-inspired dinner.
Or mix it up and serve it cold over a crisp green salad with Dijon vinaigrette or alongside my Savoy cabbage salad for a fun twist.
Once you try it, you'll find yourself making a batch just to have leftovers ready for easy lunches.
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📋 Recipe
Easy Baked Teriyaki Tofu with Homemade Sauce
Ingredients
For the teriyaki sauce:
- ½ cup tamari, (or soy sauce, if you're not gluten-free)
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, (or substitute arrowroot powder or potato starch)
For the tofu:
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed (or use super-firm tofu which doesn't require pressing)
- toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan. Over medium heat, whisk the ingredients until the sauce comes to a low boil. Whisk continuously until the sauce has thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.½ cup tamari, ½ cup coconut sugar, ¼ cup water, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- Slice the block of tofu into 12 slices. Place the slices in a glass baking dish (or on a metal sheet pan) lined with parchment paper for easier clean up.1 pound extra-firm tofu
- Brush each slice of tofu with teriyaki sauce. Flip them over and brush the other side with teriyaki sauce.
- Allow the tofu to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Bake the tofu in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven. Carefully flip each slice over and brush on a little more sauce.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake the tofu for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired, and serve.toasted sesame seeds
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Ashley says
I always buy the pre-marinated and baked teriyaki tofu at the store which is really expensive. Never again. This is even better. I buy the super firm tofu that's pre-pressed so very minimal work to put this together. Then I throw it in the fridge because I like it cold.