Vegan Tofu Steaks here I have marinated in Piri Piri and then toasted them. But you can grill them too!
Vegan Tofu Steaks
Make these Vegan Tofu Steaks ahead and store them in an airtight container as they can be eaten plain, with a salad, in a sandwich or even added to any gravy of your choice.
In Blogging Marathon this week I am highlighting Pick one Protein Rich Ingredient and my star of the event is "Tofu" also known as bean curd.
Bean curd is relatively new in my household and like any other new thing, you love it or you do not. My husband eats it, while my father -in -law and kiddo refuse it.
The reason I am introducing tofu in our diet is my hubby, we have had a change in our lifestyle. I am slowly phasing out Cheeses, butter, oils and refined flours. These I am replacing with millets, salads, and low-fat foods. I cannot stop it completely right now if not the rest I will be the one with withdrawal symptoms.
To make tofu soymilk is coagulated and then curds are pressed into soft white blocks. Again, this can be soft, firm, or extra firm depending on the water content in the bean curd.
The protein content in Tofu is high and the calorific values are surprising low. It is high in iron, and it can have a high calcium or magnesium, depending on the coagulants used in manufacturing.
The flavour of tofu is subtle and is used in savoury and sweet dishes. An important component in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines it is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish. Next time I am using these tofu steaks in my Easy Bok Choy Stir-fry Recipe.
So let us get down to Vegan Tofu Steaks without much ado.
Vegan Tofu Steaks
Vegan Tofu Steaks
- Serves: 6 pieces
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10-15 minutes
- Passive time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 100 grams tofu firm
- 1 tablespoon Irish cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Piri Piri masala
- ½ teaspoon parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon chives chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon oil (I use rice bran oil)
- ½ teaspoon oil to grease the pan
Method:
- Remove the tofu from the packaging and put a heavy object on it. I used a big vessel then added my mortar and pestle for about 5 minutes. (see notes )
- Cut the tofu in thick ¼ inch thick blocks. I have cut them lengthwise.
- Mix all the marinade in a big flat-bottomed bowl. The Piri Piri has salt and hence I have not added.
- Dredge the tofu in the marinade and set aside to marinate for at least ½ an hour. I left mine overnight.
- When ready to serve grease the pan with the oil and lay the tofu slices on the pan.
- Heat the tofu until it browns to your satisfaction. Flip and fry again on the others side.
- I have left them soft as we prefer them soft but you can fry till crisp on both sides.
- Serve on a bed of salad. I have used mushrooms marinated in Piri Piri and cooked in its own juices, red cabbage and tomatoes.
Notes:
- You could then wrap the block of tofu in a kitchen towel and still let it drain for say 30 minutes after which you can squeeze the water out holding the tofu lengthwise in your palms and pressing. I did nothing of this but straight cut it up.
Vegan Tofu Steaks
Vegan Tofu Steaks
Ingredients
- 100 grams tofu firm
- 1 tablespoon Irish cream optional
- 1 tablespoon Piri Piri masala
- ½ teaspoon parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon chives chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon Oil I use rice bran oil
- ½ teaspoon Oil to grease the pan
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the packaging and put a heavy object on it. I used a big vessel then added my mortar and pestle for about 5 minutes. (see notes )
- Cut the tofu in thick ¼ inch thick blocks. I have cut them lengthwise.
- Mix all the marinade in a big flat-bottomed bowl. The Piri Piri has salt and hence I have not added.
- Dredge the tofu in the marinade and set aside to marinate for at least ½ an hour. I left mine overnight.
- When ready to serve grease the pan with the oil and lay the tofu slices on the pan.
- Heat the tofu until it browns to your satisfaction. Flip and fry again on the others side.
- I have left them soft as we prefer them soft but you can fry till crisp on both sides.
- Serve on a bed of salad. I have used mushrooms marinated in Piri Piri and cooked in its own juices, red cabbage and tomatoes.
Farah says
Good job with the diet archana! Ur doing great! Wish i had half the discipline u have! Lol
Loving this tofu recipe... simple and nice!
ArchanaPotdar says
You forget dear I am double your age. I need to take care. 😀
Usha says
You have a flavorful marinade there, Archana. Tofu steaks look amazing.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Usha.I am thrilled when you say they look amazing. Thank you, thank you
Gayathri Kumar says
I make a similar version with paneer and my daughter loves it. Your tofu along with the salad looks amazing Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
I will try with paneer now that you mention it Gayatri. Thanks.
Varada says
I have never had tofu by itself. It is usually one of the ingredients in a dish. Using it as the primary ingredients is such a nice idea! You have plated it so well! Looks appetizing!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you Varada.
Priya Suresh says
Super like, i love this incredible vegan tofu steaks. And that plating looks absolutely prefect, feel like finishing that plate.
ArchanaPotdar says
Aww! Thanks Priya. You rock.
Mayuri Patel says
What a delicious and healthy preparation Archana. I wish I could some tofu here. Making a lifestyle change is tough initially but in the long beneficial for all.
ArchanaPotdar says
You can make it at home Mayuri. Will update you.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
I have heard that going totally low fat can play havoc on your hormones, so please do take care... our body does need a level of fat to survive, so the best is to get it through clean sources... just my opinion 🙂 The steak of tofu on that salad looks so delicious... I have never cooked with tofu, but I have heard it tastes close to paneer... must try sometime when I am in a mood to experiment...
ArchanaPotdar says
Can you catch me going totally with oil? We will not this is a side to the main meal. But Rafeeda thanks so sweet of you to think so positively about lack of oil. 😀
Srivalli says
This is a great pick Arch. When I tried tofu many years ago, even I didn't like it and haven't gone back to it. So there was no question of the family liking it or not. I should try it again as the kids are grown up and they may like it. The whole plate looks very inviting!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 If your kids like paneer then they will like this Valli. Mine dont.
Sandhiya ThirumalaiKumar says
Love the flavors goes into that marination, the tofu must be so flavorful with those marination. Looks delicious and love your presentation.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Sandhiya.
harini says
We love Tofu in all its variety. I need to hop onto the piri piri masala and try this variation. Love the salad components as well.
ArchanaPotdar says
Do try Harini.
Sowmya says
That tofu looks fabulous Archana. Love your pics!!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, ma'am.
Renu says
This tofu steaks looks so so yummy...you are tempting me to add tofu in my cookin...awesome ... Bookmarking it
ArchanaPotdar says
Do add Renu. It tastes just like paneer.
Vaishali Sabnani says
Tofu steaks look fabulous..they are really inviting, very well presented the whole platter sounds like a perfect meal. super Archana.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Vaishali.
Pavani says
Oh my, that tofu steak looks absolutely delicious. Piri piri masala that you used to marinade tofu in sounds yummy!!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you.
Chef Mireille says
whole platter looks amazing - if only I liked tofu 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
try with paneer or chicken Mir.
sapana says
I am literally drooling over the tofu skewers, sounds super inviting.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thank you, Sapana.
Mina Joshi says
The tofu steaks look delicious. I have only just got into using pirir piri sauce and I think it's perfect for marinating tofu
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Mina.
Renu says
I have this Piri Piri masala and would love to make this steaks as this is a complete protein rich meal for me specially when I am trying to control some food :D. The plating looks delicious.
ArchanaPotdar says
Peri-Peri you made!!! I want some. Will taste amazing with tofu!!