Step 1

Drain and slice the block of tofu into 5 slices. Place the tofu on a wire rack and drain it for at least 30 minutes. If you want to get this started in the morning, be sure to refrigerate the tofu as it drains.

Step 2

Mix the soy sauce, sake, and sugar to make the teriyaki sauce.

Step 3

Pat all sides of the tofu dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Rub the grated garlic and ginger onto all sides of the tofu and then dust every surface with a generous amount of potato starch.

Step 5

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Place the tofu in the pan with space between them, so they don't stick together. Pan-fry the tofu until it's browned on one side (3-4 minutes).

Step 6

Flip the tofu over and brown the second side (another 3-4 minutes).

Step 7

Use paper towels to wipe out any excess oil from the pan.

Step 8

Add the teriyaki sauce and glaze the tofu, flipping them over repeatedly until the sauce has thickened and formed a thick glaze around it.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds to serve.