Tofu Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

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

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

Cook Time 10

Marinating time 15

Total Time 35

Servings steaks

Calories 405kcal

Author Nandor Barta

Equipment

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

US Customary - Metric

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!

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