Yakitori Style Tofu

Yakitori Style Tofu is a delicious vegan twist on the traditional Japanese yakitori. The tofu is marinated in a savory-sweet sauce and grilled to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

To make the marinade, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved

Transfer the tofu cubes to a shallow dish and cover them with the marinade

To guarantee an even coating, let them marinate for at least thirty minutes, turning them from time to time

In a nonstick pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat

Tofu cubes should be taken out of the marinade; save the marinade for later use

Put the cubes of tofu onto skewers

After the pan has heated up, place the skewers on it and cook for 34 minutes on each side, or until the tofu is thoroughly heated and lightly browned

For added flavor, periodically brush the tofu with the reserved marinade while it's cooking

After cooking, take the tofu skewers out of the pan and set them aside on a platter

Before serving, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Teriyaki Tofu Bites

Delicious and flavorful, these Teriyaki Tofu Bites are a vegan twist on a classic Japanese dish. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're perfect as a snack or served over rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 400F 200C

Put rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and maple syrup in a bowl

Add the cubed tofu to the sauce and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes

Line a baking sheet with foil and put the tofu on it

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping it over halfway through

Mix water and cornstarch in a small saucepan until the cornstarch is gone

Add the rest of the marinade to the pan and stir it around constantly as you bring it to a simmer

You can add the thickened teriyaki sauce to the tofu after taking it out of the oven when it's crispy

Before serving, top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds