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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 40 min.
- Porții
- 2
- Dificultate
- Medie
- Per porție
- 341 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten, soia și boabe de soia. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 400 gextra-firm tofu, pressed and sliced into 4 'steaks'
- 2 lingurăolive oil
- 0,5 lingurițăsalt
- 0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
sauce
- 0,5 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cățelgarlic, minced
- 1 lingurițăsmoked paprika
- 2 lingurătomato paste
- 1 canăvegetable broth
- 0,5 lingurițăliquid smoke
- 1 lingurăsoy sauce
- 1 lingurițămaple syrup
Ustensile
tofu press (optional) · large skillet · knife · cutting board
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Press the extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess water, then slice it into four equal 'steaks'.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 12 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 4 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 7
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 9
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the cooked tofu steaks to the skillet.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 10
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors.
Aproximativ 7 min.
- 11
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 12
Serve hot with your preferred side dishes.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 340,7kcal
- Proteine
- 18,8g
- Carbohidrați
- 18,4g
- Grăsimi
- 23,7g
- Fibre
- 3g
- Zahăr
- 9g
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Păstrează gustul bun
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.