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Pan Fried Tofu Steak with Japanese Sauce (Vegan)

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By Yuto Omura
https://sudachirecipes.com
This delicious tofu steak is pan-fried until golden and crispy, then coated in a sticky Japanese-style glaze. You won't believe how satisfying a simple tofu dish can be until you try this recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Sides
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 portions
Calories 240
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Sides
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 240

Ingredients 
 

  • 400 g firm tofu
  • 4 pinches ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp potato starch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions optional garnish
  • 1 tsp chili threads optional garnish

Tofu Steak Sauce

  • 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • ½ tsp grated ginger root or ginger paste
  • 1 tsp grated garlic or garlic paste

Instructions 

  • Lay 400 g firm tofu flat on a chopping board, place one hand on top to hold it in place and hold your knife parallel to the chopping board. Make a horizontal cut through the middle, trying your best to keep them the same thickness.
    Cut tofu on a chopping board
  • Wrap each piece with kitchen paper and place on microwavable plate. Microwave for 1 min 30 seconds at 600W.
    Tofu wrapped in kitchen paper
  • Remove the kitchen paper and sprinkle both sides of each piece with 4 pinches ground black pepper.
    firm tofu sprinkled with black pepper
  • Heat a large frying pan on medium and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Once the pan is hot, evenly coat both sides of each piece of tofu with a thin layer of 2 tbsp potato starch and immediately place them in the pan.
    firm tofu coated with potato starch
  • Fry until the underneath is crispy and golden, then flip and repeat on the other side.
    two pieces of firm tofu in a frying pan
  • While the tofu is cooking, mix the 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp sake, ½ tsp grated ginger root and 1 tsp grated garlic in a small bowl to make the sauce.
    mixing teriyaki style sauce in a small glass bowl
  • Once both sides are browned, turn down the heat to low/medium-low and pour the sauce into the pan. Move the tofu around so that the sauce sticks to the surface, flip and repeat until the sauce is thickened and the tofu is evenly coated.
    Two pieces of tofu in a frying pan with bubbling Japanese style sauce
  • Dish up and sprinkle with 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions and 1 tsp chili threads (optional).
    Two tofu steaks on a blue plate garnished with spring onion and red chili threads
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13.5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 849.5mg | Fiber: 2.1g