Fusion
Teriyaki Tofu Bowl
Crispy cornstarch-coated tofu in a glossy teriyaki glaze with broccoli over rice — a satisfying 20-minute vegetarian bowl.
About this recipe
Teriyaki Tofu Bowl is a fusion lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around tofu, and it takes around 20 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 bowls, cooked rice
- 300g firm tofu buy
- 1 tbsp mirin buy
- 1 cup broccoli buy
- 1 tsp sesame seeds buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Press and cube the tofu, toss in cornstarch, and pan-fry until golden and crisp.
~8 min
- 2
Steam or blanchBlanch.Briefly boil, then usually cool in cold water — softens and sets colour.Glossary → the broccoli.
~4 min
- 3
Add soy, mirin and sugar to the tofu and toss to a glossy glaze; serve over rice with broccoli and sesame.
~4 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Tofu
- tempeh, or chicken/prawns if you eat meat.
- Soy sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water.
- Mirin
- a little sugar dissolved in rice vinegar, or dry sherry + a pinch of sugar.
Cook's notes
- Press the tofu to squeeze out water first — dry tofu browns and crisps instead of steaming. How to press & prep tofu →
- Rinse the rice until the water runs (mostly) clear for fluffier, less gummy grains. How to wash & cook rice →
Storage & leftovers
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
Frequently asked
How long does Teriyaki Tofu Bowl take to make? +
Around 20 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok, pot. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Tofu → tempeh, or chicken/prawns if you eat meat; Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free) or, in a pinch, a mix of Worcestershire sauce and water; Mirin → a little sugar dissolved in rice vinegar, or dry sherry + a pinch of sugar. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Teriyaki Tofu Bowl ahead of time? +
Cooked rice needs care: cool it quickly (within an hour), refrigerate in a covered container, and eat within a day — reheating it until piping hot all the way through. Don’t leave cooked rice at room temperature.
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