Vegan Tofu Steak

Recipe: Vegan Tofu Steak

Tasty Vegan Tofu Steak with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Indulge in a simple yet protein-rich and delightful dish by trying out Tofu Steak with stir-fried vegetables. The flavorful sauce transforms plain tofu into a delectable treat, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal when combined with fresh vegetables. I admit I don’t have a grill pan as yet in my kitchen but that does not stop me from making this scrumptious meal.

I have made this meal with two different sauces, chilli garlic sauce and orange sauce. You may wonder if the flavours clash, but believe me they don’t. Every time I make tofu steaks the sauce changes. Sometimes I will use orange sauce for both the tofu and vegetables and sometimes it will be the chilli garlic sauce. I’ve used sweet and sour sauce that the result is delish. So basically use any sauce of your choice.

Tofu And Me

The first time I tasted tofu was at the Overseas Chinese Restaurant in Mombasa. It the oldest Chinese Restaurant in Mombasa, established on 1968. Hubby to be took me there for a meal when I was visiting Mombasa before our marriage. Their vegetarian meal was limited and one of the dishes was tofu with stir fry vegetables. Had to ask the restaurant owner what tofu was and he obliged. He then suggested I try the dish and if I didn’t like it he would replace it with another vegetarian dish at no extra cost. I was all in for tasting tofu. Loved it. When we got married, I’d want to go to Overseas Chinese Restaurant for the tofu. Back then it was not available in the supermarkets in Mombasa.

Tofu Dishes

I actually decided to try cooking with tofu when I was in India as tofu is readily available. Now, in Magog, it is unbelievable the choice of tofu I get, soft, medium, firm and so many different brands. Check out how I include Tofu in my diet.

Sharing Vegan Tofu Steak Recipe With Sunday Funday Group

This weekend we are sharing vegan main meal dishes as suggested by Amy. We are a group of food bloggers who share a recipe every Sunday based on a theme suggested by members.

 

What Is Veganism

Veganism is a diet where no animal products are consumed. This includes, meat, seafood, dairy products. Many Indian dishes tend to be vegan. Some dishes ghee which is clarified butter is added. However, that can easily be replaced with oil.

 

Some Vegan Dishes On My Blog

Check Out Vegan Main Dishes Prepared By The Members Of Sunday Funday

• Crispy Tofu Noodles by Palatable Pastime
• Mushroom Eggplant Stir fry (Indian-style Mushroom Baingan Masala) by Cook with Renu
• Mushroom Ragù by Culinary Cam
• Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini by Sid’s Sea Palm Cooking
• Vegan 3 Bean Soup by Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Vegan Moonga Gathi by Sneha’s Recipe
• Vegan Tofu Steak by Mayuri’s Jikoni
• Vegetable Biryani by A Day in the Life on the Farm

 

 

Ingredients Required For Vegan Tofu Steak

Tofu

Best to use firm tofu for this recipe. Wrap the tofu with kitchen paper towel, place something heavy on it so all the extra water comes out. Leave it like that for 15 minutes. A mortar and pestle is a good option or a heavy pan or stone/brick. I have used about 250g in total for 2. How much tofu per serving to use is entirely up to you. Also I have not cooked the tofu till it becomes crispy as the tofu tends to become chewy. Use a griddle pan if you to get those beautiful dark lines on the tofu steak.

Oil

I have used a mixture of sunflower and sesame oil for the Chilli Garlic Sauce. Have used only sunflower oil for the stir fry.

Maple Syrup and Demerara Sugar

Maple Syrup is a good vegan sweetener option. Another option is unrefined brown sugar or demerara sugar.

Tomato Puree

Fresh tomato puree should be thick. Can use passata or canned pureed tomato.

Chilli Sauce

Any ready made chilli sauce of your choice. Or use Schezwan Sauce.

Soy Sauce

Make sure the soy sauce does not contain fish or meat flavourings. Will need for the Chilli Garlic and Orange Sauce.

Garlic And Garlic Powder

Need fresh sliced garlic for the stir fry vegetables. Some minced garlic for the orange sauce. Garlic powder is for the Chilli Garlic Sauce.

Smoked Paprika

I add a bit of smoked paprika for the reddish colour and also for the smoked flavour.

Salt

Add according to your taste to the sauces and stir fry.

Black Pepper

Coarsely ground pepper for the Garlic Chilli Sauce and

Fresh Orange Juice And Zest

Before you squeeze the oranges for the juice, zest it for the peel. Will be adding some to the Orange Sauce. Squeeze fresh oranges for the orange sauce. I haven’t tried making the sauce with carton orange juice.

Rice Vinegar

Required for the orange sauce.

Chilli Flakes

Required for orange sauce to give a subtle hotness. Can omit it if you wish.

Cornstarch | Cornflour

Required to thicken the Orange Sauce.

Vegetables For The Stir Fry

Choose vegetables of your preference. I have used carrot, mushrooms, snow peas, cauliflower, onion, green beans, zucchini and spring onions. You can add broccoli, baby corn, sweet peppers, napa cabbage, leek, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

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