Mains
Miso-Glazed Tofu Steaks
Thick slabs of tofu under a sticky miso-maple glaze, caramelized until lacquered. A twenty-minute plant-based main with real presence.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Serves
2
Ingredients
Difficulty: Medium
- 400g extra-firm tofu, pressed
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sliced scallions and sesame seeds to garnish
Method
- 1
Slice the pressed tofu into thick steaks and pat them thoroughly dry.
- 2
Whisk together the miso, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- 3
Sear the tofu in a hot pan for 4 minutes per side until golden and firm.
- 4
Spoon in the glaze and let it bubble, spooning it over the tofu until thick and sticky.
- 5
Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.