Tofu-Yaki recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
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Tofu-yaki Recipe

Inspired by Roy's Waikiki
Time30m
Serves4

Peppercorn Soy

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Ingredients

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Tofu

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Press and Cube Tofu

    Press the firm tofu to remove excess water. Cut into 1-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Coat Tofu

    In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Fry Tofu

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.

  2. 4

    Make Sauce

    In the same skillet, combine soy sauce, crushed black peppercorns, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, and water. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 5

    Combine Tofu and Sauce

    Return the fried tofu to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish

    Serve the Tofu-Yaki hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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