This teriyaki tofu with mango salsa will blow your mind, even if you don’t typically eat plant based meals! It’s a meal perfect for a warm summer night because of the fresh mango salsa (make sure you get a ripe mango!!) and reminds me of hot days by the pool. This recipe was originally part of my July 2023 series where I turned a $60 grocery list into a week of meals, which you can find here!

teriyaki TOFU WITH MANGO SALSA

Recipe by Jenn Lueke

4.4 from 7 votes

Servings

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servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

This teriyaki tofu with mango salsa will blow your mind, even if you don’t typically eat plant based meals! It’s a meal perfect for a warm summer night because of the fresh mango salsa (make sure you get a ripe mango!!) and reminds me of hot days by the pool. This recipe was originally part of my July 2023 series where I turned a grocery list into a week of meals, which you can find here

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Ingredients

MANGO SALSA
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 ripe mango, cubed
1/2 avocado, pitted and cubed
1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
juice of 1 lime
kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
TOFU
14 ounces firm tofu, pressed*
1 tablespoon tapioca flour, arrowroot starch, or cornstarch
TERIYAKI SAUCE
1/3 cup coconut aminos
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 big garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
FOR SERVING
1 cup basmati or jasmine rice, cooked according to package instructions

Directions

Make the mango salsa: combine all the ingredients for the salsa in a medium bowl. Chill until serving.
Make the sauce: combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl.
Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and add to a large bowl. Toss to coat with 1 tbsp of starch. Pour the sauce in the bowl and let sit for at least 10 mins.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. Add the tofu and sauce, and cook, stir constantly for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is a thickened.
Serve over cooked rice, and top with the mango salsa.

Notes

Method: To press the tofu without a tofu press, wrap the block in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy object or pot on top of the block for 30 minutes.