Tofu Steak

4.63 from 37 votes

The most deliciously meaty tofu steak! Perfectly seared in a grill pan or a BBQ with a rich umami marinade. The easiest vegan steak and the best way to cook tofu!

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: All, American, English

Servings: steaks

Calories: 146kcal

Author: Richard Makin

Ingredients

450 g extra firm tofu
1 vegan stock cube use a “beef” flavoured variety if you can
4 tablespoon boiling water
2 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 clove garlic finely minced
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce I use Henderson’s Relish
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
40 g vegan butter or vegetable oil

Instructions

Drain and slice the tofu into 4 steak-sized pieces. Place the tofu steaks on a baking tray.
450 g extra firm tofu
In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan stock cube, boiling water and light brown sugar.
1 vegan stock cube, 4 tablespoon boiling water, 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
Add the remaining ingredients except for the vegan butter and whisk again.
1 tablespoon tomato puree, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Pour the marinade over the tofu steaks and use a pastry brush to make sure each steak is coated on all sides.
(Optional) Cover the tofu steaks with a lid and leave to marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
When you’re ready to cook, heat a grill pan or frying pan over medium heat until very hot. Add the vegan butter and swirl around in the pan.
40 g vegan butter or vegetable oil
Fry the tofu steaks, two at a time, for around 3-4 minutes on each side, basting with more marinade as needed.
Once nicely browned and glossy on both sides, serve with smashed potatoes and peppercorn sauce.

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