Easy Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli

Published:  04/11/2020

Tofu has lots of health benefits and if prepared right is delicious!
In a hurry? I have successfully used a high quality frozen broccoli (Costco's) that I thaw and drain and pat well on paper towel. Just add it to the almost-done tofu and heat.

Easy Teriyaki Tofu and Broccoli

• 1/2 cup divided teriyaki sauce store bought such as the one shown here or homemade teriyaki sauce. I sometimes use Soy Vay Teriyaki or Trader Joe's Soyaki.
• 16 oz extra firm tofu
• 1/2 pound of cleaned broccoli florets
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil, olive oil or canola oil (for frying)
• Toasted Sesame Seeds, optional but recommended for their nice crunch
• Green Onions, for garnish. See note at the bottom for how to make impressive green onion garnishes

Squeeze out the liquid in the tofu and refrigerate it for 3 or more hours or more to get as much excess water out of it as possible. This allows the marinade and other seasonings to penetrate the tofu better. I have tried every method of removing liquid from tofu and the tool I recommend below is absolutely the best way.

Tofu Press

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A tofu press can be used to further remove excess water from the tofu, resulting in a firmer texture and a more concentrated flavor. By pressing the tofu, you can also improve its ability to absorb marinades and seasonings, making it more flavorful and versatile in a variety of dishes.

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Make the homemade teriyaki sauce. (Omit this step if using store bought sauce).

Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes.

Marinate the tofu in 1/3 cup of the teriyaki marinade for at least 15 minutes.

Steam the broccoli until cooked but still tender crisp.

Put 1/2 Tbsp of sesame, canola or olive oil in a fry pan on medium-high heat, flipping  until the tofu cubes become somewhat crispy on all sides. (See photo below). Add broccoli and remaining 3 Tbsp of teriyaki sauce  to pan and stir to combine and heat.

Top with sesame seeds if desired.

Optional garnish: If you want to get fancy, take green onions, use this scallion shredder tool and make a pretty garnish.