Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Steaks Vegan Gluten Free Recipes

TERIYAKI TOFU

Steps:

• Whisk marinade ingredients and set aside. Drain and press tofu to release extra water. Cut tofu into squares or triangles and spread marinade on. Careful, tofu is a bit delicate! Leave to marinate for 30 minutes at least, but feel free to let it stay longer, even overnight in the refrigerator will work.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slightly oil or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay tofu slices in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, turning tofu slices after 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place all sauce ingredients including pineapple in a high speed blender and process until smooth. Transfer sauce to a large saucepan or skillet on medium heat and bring to a boil stirring with a whisk until thicken. Add tofu to sauce and gently stir to coat. Garnish with spring onion and sesame seeds. Delicious served with brown jasmine rice.

GRILLED TERIYAKI TOFU STEAKS (VEGAN + GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the tamari/soy sauce, mirin, agave syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Once combined, add the tofu slices and coat these well, gently turning them over once or twice. Note: You could also use a freezer bag for the marinade - just be gentle with the tofu slices as they may start to fall apart if you move them around too much.
• Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 mins, but ideally for several hours or even overnight. Turn once or twice during this time to coat with the marinade.
• Preheat the barbecue/grill to a medium heat (not scorching hot or else the tofu will quickly burn). Add the tofu slices and cook for approx. 5 minutes on each side, brushing regularly with the leftover marinade. The tofu should be crispy on both sides with slight char marks.
• Remove from the grill and serve, adding a final brush of the teriyaki marinade before sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.
• In a frying pan or griddle pan, heat a small amount of cooking oil on medium heat. Add the tofu slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until crispy.
• Once the tofu is crispy, add some of the remaining marinade to the pan and cook for a few more minutes, turning the tofu once or twice. This will help to add a little extra flavour, glaze the tofu slices, and create a sauce for serving.
• Remove from the pan and serve, drizzling over any sauce left in the pan and sprinkling with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.