Smoked Tofu Teriyaki

Name: Geräucherter Tofu Teriyaki
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: 80 ml Sojasauce; 50 ml Mirin; 20 ml Reisweinessig; 30 g Brauner Zucker; 15 g Ingwer (frisch, gerieben); 10 g Knoblauch (gepresst); 15 ml Sesamöl

GlazeOtherHot SmokingMedium2-3 hrs70-75 °C110-125 °CApple + Maple

Firm tofu is marinated in an authentic teriyaki glaze and then hot smoked, creating a wonderfully caramelized surface. The smoky flavor of apple wood pairs perfectly with the sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. This recipe is excellent as a main dish served with rice or noodles.

Ingredients(for 1 kg)

Soy sauce80 ml

Mirin50 ml

Rice wine vinegar20 ml

Brown sugar30 g

Fresh ginger (grated)15 g

Garlic (pressed)10 g

Sesame oil15 ml

Instructions

Preparing the tofu

1 hour

Remove the firm tofu from the packaging, wrap in cloths, and press with a heavy object for at least 1 hour to remove excess liquid. Then cut into uniform slices or cubes.

Marinating

4 hours to overnight

Combine all marinade ingredients and submerge the pressed tofu. Marinate covered in the refrigerator, turning occasionally so all sides absorb the marinade evenly.

Smoking

2-3 hours

Preheat the smoker with apple and maple wood chips to 110-125 °C. Place the marinated tofu on the grate and smoke until it has a golden-brown, slightly caramelized surface. In the last half hour, brush the remaining marinade on as a glaze.

Resting and serving

5 minutes

Let the tofu rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve with steamed rice and smoked vegetables.

Pro Tip

Press the tofu for at least one hour before marinating – this helps it absorb the teriyaki marinade better and achieve a firmer texture when smoked.

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