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Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

By: Thomas Published: 5 Apr, 21 Updated: 6 Oct, 21 2 Comments

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Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots
Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

If you are craving sushi but don't feel like rolling rolls, this teriyaki tofu nigiri comes to the rescue!

These little bites packed with umami consist of sushi rice topped with tofu coated in a delicious teriyaki sauce. It's then wrapped in nori and topped with crispy shallots! It's easy to prepare and makes a delicious appetizer (or entrée)!

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

First, you want to prepare your sushi rice. I recommend using Japanese short grain rice for the best results, it's a bit rounder and stickier than regular rice.

Once rinsed, cook the rice on the stove until tender. Mix in rice vinegar and sugar for a balance of sourness and sweetness, and let it cool a bit.

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

In the meantime, let's prepare the teriyaki tofu, which is definitely the star of this recipe!

Before cooking the tofu in the sauce, you want to deep-fry it until golden brown. This step gives the tofu more chewiness and helps it absorb more flavors later.

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

Once fried, simmer the tofu in the teriyaki sauce that consists of just 6 ingredients: soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and water. Next, add diluted cornstarch to help the sauce thicken and coat the tofu.

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

As opposed to maki, there is no rolling required here. Simply place a slice of the teriyaki tofu on top of a strip of nori, top with sushi rice and wrap with the nori.

Finally, top with fried shallots and sesame seeds, and serve!

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

The teriyaki tofu is already salty, so you actually don't need to serve these with a dipping sauce. If you feel like a dipping sauce is mandatory for nigiri sushi, dilute a tablespoon of soy sauce in about â…“ cup of water and add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, this way the dipping sauce will not be too salty, while still bringing extra flavor.

Looking for another sushi recipe? Check out this Braised Fennel Sushi!

Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

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Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots

Author: Thomas
Nigiri sushi with teriyaki glazed tofu, wrapped in nori and topped with crispy shallots! It's chewy, crispy, and packed with umami!
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Prep Time : 50 minutes mins
Cook Time : 30 minutes mins
Total Time : 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Servings 15 nigiri

Ingredients
 
 

Teriyaki Tofu

  • 4 ounces firm tofu cut into 15 thin rectangles of 1x2-inch
  • ½ cup oil for frying
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 3 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch diluted in 1 tablespoon water

The Rest

  • â…” cup dry sushi rice
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • â…› teaspoon salt
  • 2 sheets of nori cut into strips of a about 1-inch width
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Instructions
 

Rice

  • Rinse the rice 2-3 minutes under cold water. Drain and add to a saucepan with the water. Heat over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar with the sugar and salt. After 10 minutes, transfer the rice to a large mixing bowl, add the sweet rice vinegar to the rice and mix gently (you don't want to mash the rice). Cover with a damp towel and let the rice cool for about 1 hour, or until it is not warm anymore.

Teriyaki Tofu

  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet, or large saucepan. Once hot, add the tofu rectangles (make sure they don't touch each other) and fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the tofu gets a light golden brown color. Remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with parchment paper.
  • To the same skillet, add the minced shallots and fry for 3-5 minutes, or until shallots are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with parchment paper to remove excess oil. Set aside.
  • To a non-stick skillet, add the soy sauce, maple syrup, water, rice vinegar, minced ginger, and garlic. Add the fried tofu as well and let simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Dilute the cornstarch and add it to the skillet. Stir until the sauce has thickened and coats the tofu slices. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes.
  • To assemble: place a strip of nori on a cutting board. Place a slice of teriyaki tofu in the middle (see photo). Using slightly wet hands, take about 1 tablespoon of the cooked sushi rice and shape it into a rectangle of 2x1-inch (the same size as your slice of tofu). Place it on top of the tofu. Slightly wet the nori sheet and wrap it tightly around the tofu and rice. Flip and place on a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining tofu and rice. For extra flavor, feel free to brush the tofu with more teriyaki sauce.
  • Top each nigiri with some fried shallots and serve! You can serve at room temperature, or cover with plastic film and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving. Sushi is best served the same day but will keep for another day in the refrigerator.
Course : Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine : Asian
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  1. Aurora

    December 23, 2021 at 6:37 am

    Thankyou Thomas
    Many compliments when i made these (served with red rice nori rolls)
    Awesome

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    • Thomas

      December 24, 2021 at 6:46 am

      Thanks for your feedback Aurora!

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