Best Tofu "Ham" by @fitgreenmind

1h30

3 servings

🫘

400 g

Tofu

💧

1 L

Water

🥢

60 ml

Soy sauce

🍶

45 ml

Vinegar

🍬

15 ml

Agave

🧂

1 g

Salt

🍁

40 ml

Maple syrup

🍇

15 ml

Balsamic vinegar

🌼

15 ml

Mustard

🌶️

2.5 ml

Smoked paprika

  1. Combine
    • water
    • soy sauce

    Combine 1 L water and 4 Tbsp soy sauce in a large saucepan.

  2. Add
    • firm tofu

    Add the 400 g block of firm tofu to the saucepan.

  3. Boil
    • firm tofu
    • water
    • soy sauce

    Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Simmer the tofu for 10 to 15 minutes.

  4. Cook
    • firm tofu
    • water
    • soy sauce

    Remove the tofu from the saucepan. Reserve 500 ml of the soy cooking liquid.

  5. Score
    • firm tofu

    Score diagonal cuts across the cooked tofu with a kitchen knife. Do not cut all the way through.

  6. Mix
    • water
    • soy sauce
    • vinegar

    Mix 500 ml reserved soy cooking liquid, 3 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp agave syrup, and the salt in a bowl.

  7. Marinate
    • firm tofu
    • water
    • soy sauce

    Submerge the scored tofu in the marinade. Marinate for at least 60 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

  8. Preheat
    • firm tofu

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Remove the tofu from the marinade and place it in an oven-safe baking dish.

  9. Whisk
    • maple syrup
    • balsamic vinegar
    • mustard

    Whisk 50 g maple syrup, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp mustard, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika into a glaze.

  10. Brush
    • firm tofu
    • maple syrup
    • balsamic vinegar

    Brush the tofu generously with some of the glaze. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.

  11. Bake
    • firm tofu
    • maple syrup
    • balsamic vinegar

    Bake the tofu for 50 to 60 minutes at 200°C (400°F). Brush with more glaze every 15 minutes.

  12. Slice
    • firm tofu
    • vegan gravy

    Rest the roasted tofu for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with vegan gravy.

Best Tofu "Ham" by @fitgreenmind

1h30

3 servings

🫘

400 g

Tofu

💧

1 L

Water

🥢

60 ml

Soy sauce

🍶

45 ml

Vinegar

🍬

15 ml

Agave

🧂

1 g

Salt

🍁

40 ml

Maple syrup

🍇

15 ml

Balsamic vinegar

🌼

15 ml

Mustard

🌶️

2.5 ml

Smoked paprika

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Combine 1 L water and 4 Tbsp soy sauce in a large saucepan.

    💧water
    🥢soy sauce
    🍲large saucepan
    🥛measuring jug
    🥄measuring spoons
  2. Step 2/12

    Add the 400 g block of firm tofu to the saucepan.

    🫘firm tofu
    🍲large saucepan
    🥢tongs
  3. Step 3/12

    Bring the liquid to a gentle boil. Simmer the tofu for 10 to 15 minutes.

    🫘firm tofu
    💧water
    🥢soy sauce
    🍲large saucepan
    🥢tongs
  4. Step 4/12

    Remove the tofu from the saucepan. Reserve 500 ml of the soy cooking liquid.

    🫘firm tofu
    💧water
    🥢soy sauce
    🍲large saucepan
    🥢tongs
    🥛measuring jug
  5. Step 5/12

    Score diagonal cuts across the cooked tofu with a kitchen knife. Do not cut all the way through.

    🫘firm tofu
    🔪kitchen knife
  6. Step 6/12

    Mix 500 ml reserved soy cooking liquid, 3 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp agave syrup, and the salt in a bowl.

    💧water
    🥢soy sauce
    🍶vinegar
    🍯agave syrup
    🧂salt
    🥣small bowl
    🥛measuring jug
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄whisk
  7. Step 7/12

    Submerge the scored tofu in the marinade. Marinate for at least 60 minutes or refrigerate overnight.

    🫘firm tofu
    💧water
    🥢soy sauce
    🍶vinegar
    🍯agave syrup
    🧂salt
    🍳oven-safe baking dish
  8. Step 8/12

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Remove the tofu from the marinade and place it in an oven-safe baking dish.

    🫘firm tofu
    🍳oven-safe baking dish
    🥢tongs
  9. Step 9/12

    Whisk 50 g maple syrup, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp mustard, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika into a glaze.

    🍁maple syrup
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🌼mustard
    🌶️smoked paprika
    🥣small bowl
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄whisk
  10. Step 10/12

    Brush the tofu generously with some of the glaze. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.

    🫘firm tofu
    🍁maple syrup
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🌼mustard
    🌶️smoked paprika
    🍳oven-safe baking dish
    🖌️pastry brush
  11. Step 11/12

    Bake the tofu for 50 to 60 minutes at 200°C (400°F). Brush with more glaze every 15 minutes.

    🫘firm tofu
    🍁maple syrup
    🍇balsamic vinegar
    🌼mustard
    🌶️smoked paprika
    🍳oven-safe baking dish
    🖌️pastry brush
  12. Step 12/12

    Rest the roasted tofu for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with vegan gravy.

    🫘firm tofu
    vegan gravy
    🔪kitchen knife
    🍳oven-safe baking dish

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Liquid, Condiment, Seasoning, Sweetener, Spice

Ingredients

Tofu, Water, Soy sauce, Vinegar, Agave, Salt, Maple syrup, Balsamic vinegar, Mustard, Smoked paprika

Notes

Tofu (one big block), Vinegar (for the marinade), Agave (for the marinade), Salt (a good, generous pinch, for the marinade), Maple syrup (for the glaze), Balsamic vinegar (for the glaze), Mustard (for the glaze), Smoked paprika (for the glaze)

Allergens

Soy, Gluten, Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

300 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 17g, Carbohydrates: 37g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1.3g, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 29g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 260mg, Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 330mg, Sodium: 1450mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K: 8mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.15mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 0 minutes

Overall

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large saucepan, oven-safe baking dish, small bowl, measuring jug, measuring spoons, kitchen knife, pastry brush, whisk, tongs

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Holiday Dinner, Sunday Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

Germany, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Chewy, Juicy, Sticky, Caramelized

Flavors

Savory, Smoky, Sweet, Tangy, Umami, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate within 2 hours,Store gravy separately when possible), freezer : 2 months (Cool completely before freezing,Wrap tightly or use an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)