Vegan Tofu Steak with Teriyaki Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Thick slices of tofu pan-fried until golden brown and coated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce. A delicious and easy vegan dinner.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.74/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner

Cuisine:

Asian•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Beef•Rice

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Servings

1block (14-16 oz)Extra-firm Tofu(Pressed to remove excess water)

£3.00

0.3cupSoy Sauce(Use tamari for gluten-free)

£0.30

0.3cupMirin

£0.75

2tablespoonsBrown Sugar(Packed)

£0.10

1tablespoonRice Vinegar

£0.15

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonGinger(Grated)

£0.10

1tablespoonCornstarch(Mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water)

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame Oil(For pan-frying)

£0.25

2teaspoonsSesame Seeds(For garnish)

£0.15

4cupsCooked Rice(For serving)

£1.50

2Green Onions(Sliced, for garnish (optional))

£0.50

Total Cost

£6.95

£1.74 per serving

Instructions

1.
Press the tofu: Wrap the block of tofu in paper towels and place a heavy object on top (like books or a cast iron pan) for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water. The more water you remove, the crispier the tofu will be.
2.
Prepare the tofu: Cut the pressed tofu into 4 thick slices (about 1/2-inch thick).
3.
Make the teriyaki sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4.
Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering teriyaki sauce and whisk constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
5.
Pan-fry the tofu: Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the tofu slices in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6.
Coat with teriyaki sauce: Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the pan-fried tofu slices. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, flipping the tofu occasionally, until the sauce is evenly distributed and the tofu is well-coated.
7.
Serve: Serve the tofu steaks immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions (if using). Enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (320g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

13g

19% of RDA

Protein

23g

46% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

980 mg

43% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crispy tofu, you can lightly dust the tofu slices with cornstarch before pan-frying.

Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the teriyaki sauce to your preference. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of brown sugar.

The teriyaki sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat before using.

If you don't have mirin, you can substitute with dry sherry or sweet white wine.

Cooking Equipment

Large non-stick skillet

Small saucepan

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Chef's Tips

For extra crispy tofu, you can lightly dust the tofu slices with cornstarch before pan-frying.

Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the teriyaki sauce to your preference. If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of brown sugar.

The teriyaki sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat before using.

If you don't have mirin, you can substitute with dry sherry or sweet white wine.

Vegan Tofu Steak with Teriyaki Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Ingredients

Instructions