50 Hour Tofu Steak

50-Hour Tofu Steak sounds daunting, most of the time is spent brining, freezing, and thawing. We’ve paired it with Braised Potatoes, Vegan Creamed Spinach, and Shiitake Mushroom Sauce you’re going to love.

Freezing and then thawing the tofu changes the cellular structure of the tofu making its texture more “meaty”. The marinade brings big umami flavors to transform tofu into vegan steak.

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How To Make 50-Hour Tofu Steak

How to Make Dijon Mustard Glaze

How to Make a Spice Rub

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50 Hour Tofu Steak

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Tofu Steak, Vegan

Prep Time: 2 days

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 days 2 hours

Servings: 4 People

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Those Vegan Chefs

50 Hour Tofu Steak sounds daunting but most of the time is spent brining, freezing and thawing. We've paired 50 Hour Tofu Steak with Braised Potatoes, Creamed Spinach and a Shiitake Mushroom Sauce your going to love. 

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Ingredients

• 1 firm tofu

Brine

• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp Marmite
• 1 tsp Molasses
• 2 Tbsp black vinegar
• 1 Tbsp mushroom powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp instant coffee
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• ¼ tsp nutmeg ground
• 1 bay leaf

Molasses Dijon mustard Glaze

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp liquid smoke

Spice Mixture

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
• 1 tsp dill dried
• 1 Tbsp black pepper fresh cracked
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp celery seed

Instructions

How to brine tofu

• Press the tofu for 20 – 30 minutes slowly increasing the pressure. However, do not apply so much pressure that the tofu starts to bulge and burst. The purpose is to gently remove as much water as possible without damaging the tofu.
• Place all brine ingredients in a pot, except the tofu. Cooking over low heat for 20 minutes.
• Place the pressed tofu into the brine. Cook for 20 minutes on a very low simmer.
• Place the tofu in a freezer-safe container, and allow the brine to cool for 10 minutes. Pour the brine over the tofu, and place the bay leaf on top of the tofu. Place in the freezer for 24 hours.
• Remove the tofu and place it in the refrigerator to thaw for 24 hours.

How to make Molasses Dijon mustard glaze

• Combine all of the ingredients. Whisk to emulsify.

Spice Mixture Instruction

• Combine all ingredients and whisk to incorporate.

How to roast tofu steak

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Set up a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and place a cooling rack on the baking sheet. Remove the tofu from the brine, placing it on the cooling rack.
• Brush the molasses mustard glaze on the tofu.
• Place the tofu in the oven. Glaze the tofu after 15 minutes, and again in another 15 minutes.
• Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Glaze and cook the tofu for 30 minutes,
• Increase the oven to 425 degrees. Rub the tofu steak with spice rub, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Allow the tofu steak to rest for 5 minutes, it is now ready to serve.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 2129mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1284IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg