Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks

Ingredients

• Tofu

  Firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

  16 oz or 454g

• Garlic

  Raw

  4 clove or 12g

• Tomato paste

  Canned, without salt added

  2 tbsp or 32g

• Dijon mustard

  Grey poupon

  1 tbsp or 15g

• Maple syrups

  1 tbsp or 20g

• Soy sauce

  Made from soy (tamari)

  1 tbsp or 18g

• Water

  Plain, clean water

  1 tbsp or 15g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Panko Breadcrumbs

  Japanese Style - Trader Joe's

  ½ cup or 34g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  2 tbsp or 27g

• Barbecue sauce

  1 tbsp or 18g

Directions

1. Drain the tofu and cut into steak-sized pieces. For thicker steaks, slice the block in half lengthwise.
2. Press the tofu by wrapping it in a clean dishtowel, placing a cutting board on top, and weighing it down with heavy objects for 10 to 30 minutes.
3. Mince the garlic and combine with tomato paste, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, water, and pepper in a large flat bowl.
4. Place breadcrumbs in a separate dish.
5. Coat tofu steaks in the tomato paste mixture, then press into breadcrumbs to adhere.
6. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry tofu until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 6 minutes per side.
7. Slice tofu on an angle and serve with barbecue sauce.