Teriyaki Tofu Mushroom

Japanese-inspired tofu and vegetables drenched in teriyaki sauce.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup mushrooms, quartered 
  • 1 cup broccoli florets 
  • 100 grams tofu, diced 
  • 4 sprigs spring onion greens, thinly sliced 
  • 2 tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour 
  • 100ml vegetable stock 
  • Chilli flakes to taste 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 
  • Oil as needed 

FOR THE SAUCE

  • ½ cup water 
  • 3 tablespoons soya sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour 
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar 
  • 1 tablespoon freshly crushed ginger-garlic paste 
  • Salt to taste 

METHOD

  • In a lightly oiled pan, stir fry the mushrooms and broccoli on a high flame one by one and keep aside. 
  • In a bowl, add the diced tofu, 2 tablespoons soya sauce, the cornflour and salt and pepper to taste. Toss it well so that the tofu is well coated. Let it rest for 10 minutes. 
  • In a pan, add some oil and stir fry the tofu until it turns golden brown on all sides and set aside. 
  • In the same pan, add some more oil and the spring onion greens. 
  • Now add the sauce ingredients and the vegetable stock. Let it come to a quick boil. 
  • Add the tofu, followed by the mushrooms and broccoli. 
  • Give everything a nice mix. 
  • Finish with the chilli flakes and some sesame seeds. 
  • Serve with hot rice or eat it as a side. 

Warning: Ask a parent or adult to help with this recipe. 

Mayura Sidharth is a nutritionist, health coach and founder of The Tiny Tiffins. The Tiny Tiffins is a venture that aims to inculcate healthy eating habits in kids. You can reach her on Instagram and Facebook @thetinytiffins
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