Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu Steaks
These protein-packed brown sugar glazed tofu steaks are an easy and flavourful vegan alternative to steak with over 25g of protein per serving! Cooked on the stovetop, they come together in just 30 minutes with a simple hot brine method that means no bland tofu ever!
Ingredients
Hot Brine Tofu
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 12 ounce blocks extra or super firm tofu substitute soy-free tofu if allergic!
Brown Sugar Glaze
- ¼ cup soy sauce I use reduced sodium
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder omit for low FODMAP
For cooking
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high heat oil
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot, add 2 tablespoons of salt and stir to dissolve. Slice each of your tofu blocks through the centre horizontally into 2 thinner rectangular slices. If you prefer, you can slice the thinner rectangles into triangles or leave them as is!
- Place your slices in a heat proof shallow dish and carefully pour the brine over them. Let them sit for 10 minutes…if the brine doesn’t cover the tofu slices, flip them after 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste and onion powder.
- Pat the tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with oil. Place slices in the hot pan, turning down to medium if the oil is smoking.
- Cook each side until browned and crisp, about 3-5 minutes, then turn off heat, pour the glaze over the tofu and let it thicken and coat the tofu steaks.