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    Home » All Recipes » Tofu and Meat Substitutes

    Teriyaki Tofu With Mushrooms (Vegan)

    Mar 18, 2023 by JURI · This post may contain affiliate links

    5 from 2 votes
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    This teriyaki tofu with mushrooms makes for a healthy and satisfying main dish, with the crispy tofu complementing the savory and sweet teriyaki sauce. Learn how to make it!

    Japanese teriyaki tofu and mushrooms

    If you're a fan of tofu and mushrooms, you're sure to love this recipe! The combination of savory and sweet teriyaki sauce coating the crispy tofu and stir-fried mushrooms is a perfect match.

    And if you enjoy steamed rice, be sure to serve it alongside this dish for a complete and satisfying meal!

      This recipe is for you if:
    • You love Japanese tofu dish.
    • You are looking for teriyaki tofu recipe.
    • You are looking for a vegan tofu recipe.

    All right, I'm gonna show you how to make it with easy steps. If you want to check the recipe, please jump to the recipe card below. Let's get started!

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    • About this recipe
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • Where to Buy Japanese Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Storage
    • 🥗 Side dishes
    • Thanks for Stopping By
    • More Tofu Recipes You Might Like
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    About this recipe

    • Simple Japanese tofu dish
    • Easy pan-fried teriyaki tofu recipe
    • Mushrooms on the top
    • Vegan teriyaki tofu

    📋 Ingredients

    Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).

    Ingredients for Japanese teriyaki tofu and mushrooms
    • Tofu: I recommend using firm tofu (momen) and pressing it to remove excess moisture for at least 30 mins. Click here to check how to press tofu.
    • Mushrooms: You can choose any mushrooms you like. I use shimeji, shiitake, and eringi in this recipe.
    • Teriyaki sauce: Some teriyaki sauce recipe calls for sake and sugar, but I like this simple method with mirin (sweet rice wine) and soy sauce. See more below.
    • Flour: Any flour is ok. You can use cornstarch or potato starch also.
    • Salt and pepper
    • Scallion or green onions for topping

    Tofu

    Firm momen tofu
    Firm tofu

    You can find two types of tofu at a store - silken and firm.

    Silken tofu (Kinu) has a soft and delicate texture that is due to its high water content, which makes it easy to break apart. On the other hand, firm tofu (Momen) has a denser texture and a slightly richer taste.

    The firm tofu or extra-firm tofu would be a better choice for this recipe as it holds its shape better. Plus, you will have to press tofu block to remove the excess water and achieve a firmer texture.

    Teriyaki sauce

    You can make your own teriyaki sauce easily with just two ingredients, mirin and soy sauce. This sauce is thin as it is; however coating tofu in flour and cooking it in teriyaki sauce will thicken the sauce and create a flavorful glaze for the tofu.

    Mirin is a sweet rice wine that adds a natural sweetness to savory teriyaki sauce, which I like the moderate sweetness. However, if you prefer sweet and sticky teriyaki sauce, you can add brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup to your taste. Just keep in mind that adding sweeteners will make the sauce sweeter and thicker, so adjust accordingly.

    You can add other ingredients like garlic and ginger to customize the sauce to your liking.

    Mushrooms

    Japanese mushrooms
    Japanese mushrooms

    Mushrooms can be a great addition to teriyaki tofu and can add a nice firm texture to the dish. We will cook them separately and add them to the finished dish.

    Shiitake mushrooms are a great option for their deep, rich flavor, but you can use any type of mushroom that you like.

    Where to Buy Japanese Ingredients

    If you live in the US, you can find Japanese ingredients in the list below.

    • Japanese market: Mitsuwa Marketplace, Marukai
    • Asian market
    • Whole Foods Market
    • Health food stores
    • Online stores: Instacart, Walmart, Amazon

    🔪Instructions

    Let me walk you through how to make it. Click here to watch the recipe video.

    How to make Japanese teriyaki tofu and mushrooms
    1. Chop scallion
    2. Cut mushrooms: Cut mushrooms into bite sizes.
    3. Cut tofu: Press tofu to remove the water and cut tofu into 1 cm/0.5 inches width.
    4. Stir-fry mushrooms: Pour oil into a frying pan, stir-fry mushrooms over medium heat until tender, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer them to a plate.
    How to make Japanese teriyaki tofu and mushrooms
    1. Pan frying tofu: Add oil to a large skillet, place tofu coated with flour, and pan frying them for 2 minutes over medium heat.
    2. Pan frying tofu: Pan frying another side for 2 minutes over medium heat until crispy and golden brown. Transfer them to a plate.
    3. Teriyaki sauce: Add mirin and soy sauce to the pan, and bring to a boil. (Check the taste, and feel free to add some sugar if you want it to be sweeter.)
    4. Combine with sauce: Put the tofu back in, stir with the teriyaki sauce, and turn off the heat. 
    Japanese teriyaki tofu and mushrooms

    Serve teriyaki tofu on a plate, place cooked mushrooms, top with chopped scallion, and enjoy!

    You can serve teriyaki tofu with steamed white rice is a great way to turn it into a delicious and satisfying rice bowl!

    Storage

    Transfer teriyaki tofu to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. Good for 2 to 3 days.

    🥗 Side dishes

    What dish goes well with teriyaki tofu? Here are some ideas:

    • Japanese pickled napa cabbage
    • Kiriboshi daikon salad
    • Tofu and hijiki tamagoyaki(rolled egg)
    • Nori tamagoyaki(rolled egg)
    • Simmered daikon and atsuage

    Thanks for Stopping By

    Teriyaki tofu and mushrooms on a plate with chopsticks

    This easy and healthy teriyaki tofu is great for a quick weeknight dinner or lunch. I hope you and your whole family will enjoy the recipe!

    Thank you for taking the time to read my blog♡ If you’ve tried this recipe(or any other recipe on the blog), please give it a star rating below!

    Also, feel free to leave comments if you have any questions. I love hearing from you!

    Chef JA Cooks is a Japanese food blog that shares simple and healthy Japanese home cooking recipes, including vegan and vegetarian. From traditional Japanese recipes to modern recipes with step-by-step instructions.

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    📖 Recipe

    Japanese teriyaki tofu and mushrooms

    Teriyaki Tofu With Mushrooms (Vegan)

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    Prep: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook: 10 minutes minutes
    Total: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: JURI
    This teriyaki tofu with mushrooms makes for a healthy and satisfying main dish, with the crispy tofu complementing the savory and sweet teriyaki sauce. Learn how to make it!

    Equipment

    • 1 Frying pan , 22 cm (8.7 inches)
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    Ingredients
      

    • 300 g Tofu
    • 200 g Mushrooms of your choice
    • pinch of Salt and Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Flour
    • 2 tablespoon Oil for cooking
    • 1 Scallion, topping

    Teriyaki sauce

    • 1 tablespoon Mirin
    • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce

    Instructions

    • Press tofu: Press tofu for 30 minutes to one hour and drain the water.
    • Cut ingredients: Cut mushrooms into bite sizes, cut tofu into 1 cm/0.5 inches width, chop scallion.
    • Stir-fry mushrooms: Pour oil into a frying pan, stir fry mushrooms over medium heat until tender, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer them to a plate.
    • Pan-fry tofu: Add oil to the pan, place tofu coated with flour, and pan-fry both sides for 2 mins each over medium heat until crispy. Transfer them to a plate.
    • Teriyaki sauce: Add mirin and soy sauce to the pan, and bring to a boil.
    • Combine with sauce: Put the tofu back in, stir with the teriyaki sauce, and turn off the heat. 
    • Serve: Serve tofu on a plate, place stir-fried mushrooms on top and sprinkle chopped scallions.

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    Notes

    • Storage: It will last in the fridge for 3 days.
    • Substitute: You can substitute flour with potato starch or corn starch.
    • We use firm tofu (momen) and press it to remove extra water for at least 30 mins. If you don't know how, please check: How to press tofu.
    • You can choose any mushrooms you like. I use 1 pack of Shimeji mushrooms (100g), 4 Shiitake mushrooms (60g), 1 Eringi mushroom (40g) in this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 9.7g | Sodium: 234mg | Sugar: 3.2g
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: Teriyaki tofu and mushrooms, vegan
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