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Japanese Teppanyaki-Style Tofu Steak

Japanese Teppanyaki-Style Tofu Steak

5 from 5 votes
This Japanese-Style Tofu Steak is inspired by teppanyaki that I love whenever I eat at Japanese restaurants. This tofu steak is seasoned with a sweet and savoury sauce with mirin, soy sauce and vegetarian oyster sauce.
You get that ‘meaty’ bite from the pan-fried tofu that’s coated in the sauce that thickens as the sugars cook down and beautifully coats each piece. This tofu is also cooked with shiitake mushrooms for added texture and umami along with aromatics. This is best paired with a bowl of steamed rice or chahan (Japanese fried rice).
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, East Asian, Japanese
Servings 2 people
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Tofu

Sauce

Tofu Steak

  • 1 tbsp vegan butter or oil
  • 1/2 white onion sliced
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced (I separated the white parts and green parts—I used the green parts for garnish)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3-4 fresh shiitake mushrooms or other mushrooms of choice, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Handful fresh garlic chives chopped

To Serve

  • Green onions for garnish
  • Steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • You can watch the video or see the photos above to see how to make this.
  • Press the tofu to drain out any excess water. I like to press mine by wrapping it in a towel and placing a few heavy chopping boards on top.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing it together in a bowl. Taste the sauce and feel free to adjust it according to your desired taste. Set the sauce aside.
  • Heat a large cast iron pan or iron skillet over medium, once hot, add in the vegan butter or oil.
  • Cook the mushrooms and onions: Saute the onion until translucent then add in the white parts of the green onion and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Add in the mushrooms and season with some salt and pepper to taste. Leave to cook to slightly char before mixing in the fresh chives. Set this aside.
  • Pan-fry the tofu: In the same pan, add more oil as needed. Pan-fry the tofu until golden brown on all sides. Add back in the mushrooms into the pan (I like to place mine around the tofu but you can also just put them over the tofu.
  • Tofu steak: Over medium heat, pour the sauce over the tofu and mushrooms. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes for the tofu and mushrooms to absorb some of the sauce. Garnish with the rest of the green onions.
  • Serve while sizzling and hot. This is best with a bowl of steamed short grain/Japanese rice.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1084mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 328IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg
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