Tofu Donburi (Vegan Teriyaki Rice Bowl)
If you are looking for a hearty vegan dish, this Tofu Donburi is perfect! Enjoy the tasty pairing of rice, a flavorful sauce, and tofu for a filling dinner!
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu: Place a heavy object on top of the tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into small pieces.
- Pan-fry the Tofu: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cover each tofu piece with potato starch and pan-fry until crispy. Flip them over to ensure both sides are nicely crispy. Transfer the tofu to a wire rack to drain the excess oil, once done.
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In the clean frying pan, combine mirin, soy sauce, sake, and sugar for the teriyaki sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and blend the flavors.
- Combine Tofu with Sauce: Return all the cooked tofu to the frying pan and coat it with the teriyaki sauce.
- Assemble the Tofu Donburi: Serve cooked rice in a medium bowl, sprinkle shredded nori over the rice, and place teriyaki tofu on one side and roasted vegetables on the other. Garnish generously with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover teriyaki tofu in an airtight container in the fridge and consume it within two days. When you're ready to eat, heat it in the microwave.
- Make sure to get rid of extra water from the tofu thoroughly. This prevents it from being watery and helps it absorb the teriyaki sauce better. Follow a simple guide for pressing tofu.
- You can adjust the teriyaki sauce to your liking; add more sugar and mirin for a sweeter flavor.
- For the best experience, serve your teriyaki tofu on freshly steamed Japanese rice.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22g
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.