Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks

Ingredients

• Tofu

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

  1 block or 455g

• Garlic

  Raw

  4 clove or 12g

• Tomato products

  Canned, paste, with salt added

  2 tbsp or 33g

• Dijon mustard

  Grey poupon

  1 tbsp or 15g

• Maple syrups

  1 tbsp or 20g

• Soy sauce

  Regular sodium, Shoyu

  1 tbsp or 16g

• 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 your steak sized pieces. You can cut it into two large steaks by slicing the block it in half lengthwise, or cut it into more pieces for thinner, crispier tofu.
2. Once cut, lay the tofu pieces on a clean dishtowel, and then wrap them up in the towel. Put a cutting board on top, and balance something heavy, such as a few cans on top of that. This is how you press the tofu to help release excess water. Let the tofu press for 10 to 30 minutes, the longer you press it, the drier and more firm the steaks will be.
3. When you are ready to make your tofu steaks, mince the garlic cloves and add them to a large flat bowl that is big enough to fit one of your tofu steaks.
4. Add the remaining sauce ingredients (except barbecue sauce) to the garlic bowl: the tomato paste, dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, water, and pepper, and mix together.
5. In a separate dish that is also big enough to fit the tofu steak, add the breadcrumbs.
6. Dip the tofu steaks in the tomato paste mixture, and use a spoon or fork to help spread a thick layer of the sauce on the tofu. Now dip the sauced tofu steak into the breadcrumbs and use your hand to help pat the breadcrumbs onto the tofu. Repeat with remaining tofu pieces.
7. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When hot, carefully fry the tofu pieces until they are golden brown on both sides, and heated through. About 3 to 6 minutes per side. The breading can be a little fragile and falls off easily, so generally the best technique is to use a large spatula (and not tongs) for flipping. Just be gentle when handling the tofu.
8. For presentation, cut the tofu on an angle and serve with a small side of your favorite BBQ sauce.

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