VEGAN TOFU STEAK WITH STIR FRY 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
Ingredients
- 250 g tofu
FOR THE CHILLI GARLIC SAUCE | MARINADE SAUCE
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh tomato sauce thick
- 1 tbsp chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper powder coarse
FOR THE ORANGE SAUCE
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2-3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ cup demerara sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes optional
FOR THE STIR FRY VEGETABLES
- 1 small zucchini cut into sticks
- 1 medium carrot peel and cut into sticks
- 100 g cauliflower cut into small florets
- 100 g green beans cut into 1½ inch pieces
- 100 g snowpeas trim ends, cut into halves
- 150 g mushrooms slice them
- 1 medium onion peel and cut into strips or chunks
- ¼ cup spring onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
PREPARATION OF CHILLI GARLIC SAUCE | MARINADE SAUCE
- Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl or glass container with a lid.
- Add the tofu slab to it. Coat with the sauce.
- Close the container with the lid and allow the tofu to marinade in the sauce for 30 minutes or more.
- I prefer to leave it overnight in the fridge.
PREPARATION OF THE ORANGE SAUCE
- Prepare the cornstarch or cornflour slurry first. Mix the cornflour and water.
- Add orange juice, sugar, vinegar, orange zest, minced ginger and garlic, soy sauce in a pan.
- Heat the pan over medium heat. Stir the mixture and allow it to come to a gentle boil.
- Add the cornstarch slurry slowly, stirring the orange sauce mixture continuously.
- Keep on stirring the sauce till it becomes thick.
- Allow it to come to a gentle boil. Add chilli flakes if you are using it. Mix well.
- Take the pan off the heat. The orange sauce is ready.
PREPARATION OF THE STIR FRY VEGETABLES
- Add both the oils in a wide pan or wok over medium to high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and stir fry for 2-3 minutes till it appears a bit soft.
- Add the sliced garlic and stir fry for a minute.
- Add the green beans and stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add carrot, cauliflower and snow peas. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini and mushrooms. Stir fry for a minute.
- Cover the pan with a lid and allow the vegetables to 'sweat' for 2 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper powder. Give it a good mix. Cover the pan again.
- Allow the vegetables to cook for 2-3 minutes. Check the green bean, it should not be raw and at the same time should not be over cooked.
- Take the pan off the heat.
PAN FRY THE TOFU STEAK
- Heat a wide pan over high heat. If you have a griddle pan use that.
- Add the marinated tofu along with the sauce.
- Allow the tofu to become a bit crisp on both sides.
- Make as crisp as you prefer but don't burn the marinade.
HOW TO SERVE TOFU STEAKS
- Divide the stir fry vegetables between two plates.
- Pour some orange sauce over the vegetables.
- Divide the tofu steak into two pieces.
- Place one tofu steak in each plate.
- Spoon any remaining sauce over the tofu steaks.
- Garnish with some chopped spring onion and serve immediately.
- Serve some orange sauce on the side.
Notes
- Can use either the chilli garlic sauce or orange sauce for both the tofu and vegetables.
- Use vegetables of your choice like broccoli, sweet pepper, napa cabbage, bamboo shoot, leek, etc.
- Can serve the tofu steaks with vegetable stir fry rice, noodles, quinoa, etc.
- Can replace demerara sugar with maple syrup if you want to.
- I have added ready made chilli sauce to the chilli garlic sauce. You can add schezwan sauce, sriracha sauce, any chilli sauce of your choice.