Gut Health

Tofu & Oriental Mushroom Steak

Shake up your mid-week meal with our vegan tofu and mushroom steak.

Ingredients

  • 1 block (350g-400g) Firm tofu
  • 250g Mixed oriental mushrooms
  • 3tbs Sake
  • 3tbsp Mirin
  • 2bsp Soy sauce
  • 2cm Piece of ginger

For Cooking

  • Cornflour
  • Vegetable oil

Garnish

  • Chopped chives
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Method - Serves 2

  • Wrap the tofu with a clean cloth or paper towel. Place a plate or small chopping board on top of the tofu to squeeze our any excess water. Leave for 15 minutes.
  • Unwrap the tofu, it should be firm. Slice into 8-10 pieces, 1cm thick.
  • For the mushroom sauce, slice the mixed mushrooms into pieces.
  • In a heavy pan, saute the ginger with vegetable oil. Add the mushrooms and pour over with sake. Put the lid on for a minute to allow the mushrooms to steam.
  • Add in the mirin and soy sauce. Cook for another 3 minutes until the mushrooms are softened. Remove from the heat.
  • Coat the slices of tofu with cornflour. Pan fry in a hot non-stick pan with vegetable oil until light golden brown on each side.
  • Pour the mushroom sauce over the tofu. Turn off the heat, the tofu will continue to cook as it sets.

Plating and Serving

  • Garnish with chopped chives and toasted sesame seeds.

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