Dinner for 1

Teriyaki Tofu

Name: Teriyaki Tofu
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce block extra-firm tofu; 1 tbsp high-heat oil; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/3 cup water; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water; 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional); 2 green onions (optional)

$7.03for 435 minServes 1

Crisp tofu simmers in a sweet soy sauce glaze thickened with cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 1 oz$0.17/oz typical	1 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, a little$0.70/oz typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
	Green onions, a little$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$1.76

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegarAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
1servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

Japanese Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.76 per serving$7.03 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 14-ounce block extra-firm tofu
1 tbsp high-heat oil
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup water
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
2 green onions (optional)

Steps

Press the tofu under a heavy pan for 10 minutes, then cut it into cubes.
Toss the tofu with 2 teaspoons cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the tofu for 8 minutes.
Stir together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes.
Stir the remaining cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, add it to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes until thick.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

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