Nori Teriyaki Tofu Sticks

Oh my gosh. This crispy teriyaki tofu wrapped in nori seaweed was SOOOOO GOOD!!!! Such an umami bomb, and that perfect texture with the seaweed… ugh you all just need to make it to understand my feelings right now 😭

Just after I made this I was so chuffed I made my tofu-hating housemate try it too, and even he said he would demolish the whole lot. Honestly – if you ever thought tofu was “eurgh”, please try this!! I have faith it will change your mind.

Nori Teriyaki Tofu Sticks

This crispy teriyaki tofu wrapped in nori seaweed is such an umami bomb, and that perfect texture with the seaweed… If you've never liked tofu, try this and let me change your mind!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Asian-Inspired, Japanese-Inspired

Keyword Teriyaki Tofu Sticks, Vegan Tofu Sticks

Total Time 30

Servings

Author Verna

Ingredients

500 g firm tofu cut into equal sized sticks
4 sheets nori seaweed cut smaller than length of tofu, big enough to wrap around
50 g corn flour
2 tbsps brown sugar
2 tbsps Japanese mirin
6 tbsps light soy sauce use tamari for GF cooking
8 tbsps water

Instructions

Mix the sauces together and set aside.
Dip the pieces of cut seaweed lightly in water before wrapping it around each piece of tofu.
Coat the wrapped tofu generously in cornflourHeat up a pan with cooking oil and gently pan fry until golden brown.
When the tofu is all cooked, turn the heat down to low and pour the teriyaki sauce over it.
Let the water evaporate and sauce thicken, turning the tofu slightly to ensure all evenly coated.
Sprinkle on some sesame seeds as garnish and serve immediately.