Decided to try the frozen tofu-method, it didn’t come out quite as chewy as I expected, but still very much an improvement so i’ll definitely keep doing tofu this way. The sauce is just a pre-made Oishi brand teriyaki sauce, with chopped garlic + ginger and some mirin.
Edit: also, before frying the tofu pieces I used soy sauce on them and covered with corn starch to get nice browning going on
I can’t say that I have, but for all that I like cooking, that’s slightly more involved than what I’m looking for. I just don’t have that kind of available time on my hands.
If I manage to live long enough to retire, that (and cheese making) might be in the cards though.