Recipe: Perfect Tofu Steak

Tofu Steak. The tofu in this recipe is cooked like a steak - seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic cooked till crispy on the outside and hot in the middle. I like to serve with an assortment of chargrilled veg and mushrooms and soy sauce and wasabi as condiments. Requiring only pantry staples, it's the perfect dish for busy weeknights.

Combine the tofu, half the garlic, the stock, lime juice, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Start with a block of extra-firm tofu. In one small bowl, whisk together a batter from some non-dairy milk, flour, flaxseed, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. You can have Tofu Steak using 7 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Tofu Steak

1. You need 1 Block of Tofu.
2. It's 1 Bunch of Green Onions or Chives, chopped.
3. You need 1 of red onion, chopped.
4. You need 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
5. Prepare of Mayonnaise.
6. It's of Cooking oil.
7. You need to taste of Salt & Pepper.

In another bowl, whisk together a breading from some panko breadcrumbs, flour, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper. Tofu is a divisive food: some people love it in any form, some only like it cooked in certain ways, while others are adamant they don't like it at all.. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over high heat and carefully place the tofu in the pan. Dip the tofu steaks in the tomato paste mixture, and use a spoon or fork to help spread a thick layer of the sauce on the tofu.

Tofu Steak instructions

1. Slice tofu into thin lengthwise cuts and fry in hot oil until golden or crisp..
2. Let it cool. Then cut into bite size pieces like in the photo..
3. Heat another pan, sauté the garlic and onion in a little oil. Add spoonfuls of mayonnaise. How much depends on how much tofu you have. It should coat it all, but not dripping or wet..
4. Drop in the green onions/chives/scallions. It's all the same thing. Mix in with the mayo well..
5. Add the tofu bites into the mayo mix. Make sure every piece is coated well. Season with salt and pepper..
6. Remove from heat and enjoy as a siding or appetizer..

Now dip the sauced tofu steak into the breadcrumbs and use your hands to help pat the breadcrumbs onto the tofu. Tofu Steaks can be made with spice rubs, a variety of sauces, or simple citrus and herbs. Extra-Firm Tofu - Look for extra-firm tofu that is not water-packed, such as Trader Joe's High-Protein Tofu or Super Firm Sprouted Tofu. Drain the tofu and pat it dry with a paper towel. Cut the tofu into four pieces, pat the pieces dry, and let them sit on a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture that remains.