Teriyaki Tofu Bowl with Steamed Broccoli

Crispy pan-fried tofu glazed in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served over white rice with perfectly steamed broccoli florets.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $1.33/serving
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- High-Protein
Tags
- quick
- healthy
- one-pot
- savory
Ingredients
- 14 ounce extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cup water
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- First, cook the white rice. Combine 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Keep warm.
- While rice cooks, toss the cubed extra-firm tofu with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch-coated tofu and cook, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil. Set aside.
- Bring a small pot with about 1 inch of water to a boil. Place 2 cups broccoli florets in a steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet (no need to clean). Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return the crispy tofu to the skillet and toss gently to coat thoroughly in the teriyaki sauce.
- Serve the teriyaki tofu immediately over the warm white rice, alongside the steamed broccoli. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Ensure tofu is well-pressed to achieve the crispiest texture. This dish is great for meal prepping and reheating throughout the week.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sugar: 12 g