Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu
Just 10 ingredients and easy to make. Inspired by glazed ham this tofu roast is the perfect centrepiece for dinner.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the tofu:
- 1 12oz block(s) extra-firm tofu drained and pressed (see step 1)
- 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) liquid smoke
- 20 - 30 whole cloves (the spice) *see notes
For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon(s) vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon(s) water
- 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 4 clove(s) garlic minced or pressed
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu by draining it, and then pressing it for 15 minutes to 1 hour. For pressing instructions, check out
this video . Pressing the tofu squeezes excess water out so that the tofu can suck up more of the marinade and become chewier. - Once the tofu is pressed, remove the tofu and pat dry. Use a knife to score a diamond pattern across the surface of the tofu cutting about 1/4 inch deep. Add the soy sauce and liquid smoke to a sealable bag or container, then add the tofu. Let the tofu marinate for a minimum of 1 hour or as long as overnight in the fridge, flipping the tofu every now and then to ensure both sides get marinated.
- When ready to roast the tofu, preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Remove the tofu from the marinade and place on the prepared baking dish. Poke a whole clove into the center of each diamond. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes until the tofu is a dark golden brown.
- While the tofu is baking make the glaze by adding the brown sugar, vegan butter, water, mustard, garlic, and cinnamon to a small pot. Put over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer while whisking often, and cook for about two minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the tofu has baked and is golden brown, remove from the oven, pour the prepared glaze on top, then return to the oven and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until the glaze is bubbling. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 minutes. Remove the cloves using a fork or kitchen tweezers before serving. I also like to use a pastry brush to gently brush excess glaze off the top of the tofu so you can see the diamond pattern better for presentation. Enjoy hot or cold!
Notes
Cloves: If you do not want to do the added decoration of the whole cloves, simply omit them and instead add 1/8 teaspoon ground clove to the glaze.
Slicing: Due to the cuts on the top of the tofu, it can be a bit tricky to slice. For easy slicing, flip the tofu roast upside down. ;)
Nutrition
Serving: 1(recipe makes 4 servigns) | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 905mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
Find it online:
https://www.easyveganmealplan.com/recipe/wprm-brown-sugar-mustard-glazed-tofu/