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Light grey round plate with a brown, shiny tofu slice topped with a chopped green herbs served with baked half potatoes and roasted asparagus
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Tofu Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

A perfect tofu steak is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. It is seasoned with a spicy, smoked steak marinade and grilled to perfection, resulting in charcoaled stripes. The tofu steak is served with a refreshing chimichurri sauce, baked baby potatoes, and garlicky roasted asparagus, making it a perfect feast for dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, International, Nut-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword chimichurri sauce, tofu steak, vegan steak
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 steaks
Calories 405kcal
Author Nandi Barta

Equipment

  • TofuBud (pressing tofu in 15 minutes)
  • Silicone brush
  • Grill pan
  • Aluminium foil drip pans for grilling
  • Grill mat

Ingredients

Tofu Steak

  • 12 oz Firm tofu
  • 1 Tbsp Soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce choose gluten-free if needed
  • ½ tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Sweet smoked paprika powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano dried
  • ½ tsp Cumin ground
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp Hot chili powder or flakes
  • Liquid smoke optional

Chimichurri Sauce

  • ½ oz Parsley (fresh) finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • ⅛ tsp Hot chili powder or flakes optional

Instructions

Preparing the ingredients

  • Use firm tofu and press it. 

Making marinade

  • Take a glass bowl and mix all ingredients with a spoon (soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, sweet smoked paprika powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, chili flakes, liquid smoke).

Marinating tofu

  • After you press the tofu, cut them into 1-inch thick slices (approx. 2 cm). If you use a 12-oz block (approx. 340 g), then cut it in half horizontally.
  • Take a shallow bowl and layer the tofu slices in one layer.
  • Pour the spicy marinade on them and gently mix them. We use a silicone brush or a spoon to cover it thoroughly.
  • Let the tofu marinate for 15 minutes.

Grilling tofu steaks

  • Heat the grill pan over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil or dairy-free butter. Place the tofu steak slices on it, leaving a small space between them. Grill both sides for approx. 2-3 minutes.

Making chimichurri sauce

  • Wash and finely chop parsley. Then mix it with the other ingredients in a small bowl. Ready to be served!

Video

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