Vans-Style Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry with Authentic Teriyaki Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A vegan dish inspired by the 'authentic' precision of Vans' design, featuring perfectly crispy tofu and a homemade teriyaki glaze that's true to tradition. This Japanese-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs firm tofu, cornstarch, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cups mixed vegetables

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Press tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until crispy on all sides.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add sesame oil and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add vegetables to the skillet with the tofu, stir-fry for 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Pour sauce over mixture and cook for 2 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the vegetables, bubbling gently around the edges.