Grilled Szechuan Tofu Steaks
Discover this unique and bold grilled tofu steak recipe inspired by the flavors of Szechuan cuisine. With a spicy kick from Sichuan peppercorns, this vegetarian street food dish will be the star of your next meal.
Allergens
Soy, Wheat (Soy Sauce)
Ingredients
- 2 blocks (14 oz each) extra
- firm tofu
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns, coarsely ground
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut each block into 4 steaks.
- In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground Szechuan peppercorns, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and chili oil. Mix well.
- Place the pressed tofu steaks in the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the tofu steaks for 4 5 minutes per side until they have nice grill marks and are slightly crispy on the outside but still tender inside.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.
Chef’s Insight
The key to perfect grill marks is not moving the tofu until it has developed a nice sear, then gently flipping and repeating on the other side.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, add a drop of liquid smoke to the marinade.