Smoked Tofu Steaks
These savory smoked tofu steaks are pan-fried to a golden crisp and then simmered in a rich, smoky sauce. Perfect served with your favorite grains or vegetables for a satisfying plant-based meal. The flavors of smoked paprika and liquid smoke give a deep, barbecue-like essence.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 341 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gextra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into 4 'steaks'
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
sauce
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tspsmoked paprika
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 1 cupvegetable broth
- 0.5 tspliquid smoke
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tspmaple syrup
Equipment
tofu press (optional) · large skillet · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Press the extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water, then slice it into four equal 'steaks'.
Cook’s note: Pressing tofu helps it absorb marinades better and achieve a crispier texture.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the tofu steaks to the hot skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 12 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- 4
Remove the cooked tofu from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the chopped yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Add a splash of water or broth if the pan is too dry.
- 6
Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 7
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Cooking the tomato paste deepens its flavor.
- 8
Pour in the vegetable broth, liquid smoke, soy sauce, and maple syrup, stirring well to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
About 1 min
- 9
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the cooked tofu steaks to the skillet.
About 1 min
- 10
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
About 7 min
- 11
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot with your preferred side dishes.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 340.7kcal
- Protein
- 18.8g
- Carbs
- 18.4g
- Fat
- 23.7g
- Fibre
- 3g
- Sugar
- 9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover smoked tofu steaks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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