Accordion Style Gochujang Tofu Steaks

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the block of tofu into three large pieces of tofu.
  2. 2Cut each piece in half lengthways to create a total of 6 smaller and rectangular tofu ‘steaks’.
  3. 3Cut the tofu into smaller steaks, slicing grooves into not just the top but also the bottom of the tofu at a 45 degree angle.
  4. 4Make a sauce using gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice and garlic.
  5. 5Brush the sauce all over the tofu.
  6. 6Bake the tofu.
  7. 7Prepare a simple side salad with cucumber, red onion, coriander, seasoning and lime juice.
  8. 8Serve the accordion tofu with rice and the side salad.

Ingredients

  • 450 g extra-firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1.5 limes
  • 1.5 garlic cloves
  • 0.333 cucumber
  • 0.25 red onion
  • 1 small handful fresh coriander
  • pinches salt
  • pinches pepper
  • cooked rice
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

knifecutting boardbaking traybaking paperoven

Tips

  • Slice grooves into both sides of the tofu at a 45 degree angle for maximum flavor.
  • Combine dark soy sauce, maple syrup, gochujang, and juice from 1 lime, and grated garlic to make a sauce.
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