Sticky Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl

Name: Sticky Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 block (250 g) firm or extra firm tofu ((if using medium, skip pressing)); 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil ((peanut, vegetable, sunflower or canola oil)); 2 tbsp (20 g) cornstarch; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt ((or to taste)); 3 tbsp (40 g) brown sugar; 2 tsp minced fresh ginger ((or skip, this is optional)); 1 and 1/2 tsp minced garlic ((or a dash of garlic powder)); 2 and 1/2 tbsp (37 ml) soy sauce ((use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free)); 1/2 cup (125 ml) water; 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar ((or white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)); 1 tbsp (10 g) cornstarch; 2 tbsp (30 ml) mirin ((or skip, this is optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This Teriyaki Tofu Rice Bowl features tofu cubes coated in cornstarch and spices and pan-fried until crispy, then tossed in the perfect glossy, sticky-sweet teriyaki sauce! I always serve this over plain fluffy rice and top it off with sesame seeds, but you can also add veggies for the perfect vegetarian meal! Ready in just 30 minutes, this is a delicious quick and easy meal for when your takeout cravings hit!

Updated at: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:22:47 GMT