Description
Pineapple Teriyaki Tofu is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This dish features crispy, golden tofu marinated in a rich teriyaki sauce, complemented by juicy pineapple chunks for an irresistible burst of freshness. Perfect for any occasion, it’s simple to prepare and will leave your guests asking for seconds. Let’s dive into this flavorful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu (14 oz)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for crispiness)
- Olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture and cut into bite-sized cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the tofu cubes in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the marinated tofu until golden brown on each side (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add pineapple chunks during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Pour any remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg