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Quick and easy bowls are just what you want during winter and this teriyaki tofu bowl is completed in under 40 minutes. Plus, this recipe shows you how to make your own vegan Japanese mayonnaise.
a bowl of vegan teriyaki tofu don, a Japanese dish made plant-based with tofu
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Duration25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Prep Time10 minutes
Servings2

Ingredients

For the teriyaki tofu don
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) canola oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 16 ounces (450 g) firm tofu, cubed
  • ¼ cup (30 g) potato starch or cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • cup (100 ml) teriyaki sauce
  • cups (300 g) cooked Japanese rice
  • Japanese Mayonnaise see below, optional
  • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
  • Pinch of daikon microgreens or 1 small chopped scallion
For the Japanese mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup (200 g) silken tofu
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • teaspoons kombu dashi powder
  • teaspoons rice vinegar
  • cup (160 ml) canola oil
  • Pinch of kala namak

Instructions

For the teriyaki tofu don

  • Add 2 tablespoons of the canola oil and the chopped onion to a skillet and sauté over medium heat until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes, then transfer it to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the tofu and potato starch in a bowl. Stir well to coat the tofu pieces completely.
  • Sauté the tofu in the remaining canola oil in the empty skillet until the tofu turns crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drizzle with the sesame oil and add the onion, then reduce the heat to low and add the teriyaki sauce. Mix well.
  • Divide the rice between two bowls and top with the tofu mixture. Drizzle with the mayonnaise, if using, and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and microgreens before serving.

For the Japanese mayonnaise

  • Add the tofu and lemon juice to a blender and blend until just smooth.
  • Add the sugar, kombu dashi powder, and rice vinegar to a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved, then pour it all into the tofu mixture and blend until well combined.
  • With the blender running, gradually drizzle in the oil to create an emulsion. (If you want a thicker mayonnaise, continue adding more oil until the desired texture is achieved.)
  • Once you finish adding the oil, add the kala namak and blend just until combined.
  • Store the mayonnaise in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.