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    April 8, 2020 106 Comments

    Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu

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    Oh boy are you in for a treat! This Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu is so delicious, that I have trouble not eating the whole thing in one sitting! Inspired by glazed ham with the diamond shapes and cloves, Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu is the perfect centrepiece for Easter dinner or any holiday feast. This tofu roast looks all sorts of fancy, but it's actually really easy to prepare. Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu takes just 10 ingredients and a bit of time to make. Sweet & savoury at home cooking has never been so good!

    Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu! Just 10 ingredients and easy to make. Inspired by glazed ham this tofu roast is the perfect centrepiece for Easter dinner or a holiday feast. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #easterrecipe

    The tofu is coated in a sticky brown sugar glaze with mustard, garlic, and a hint of cinnamon. The outside of the tofu is chewy and it almost forms a skin, while the inside remains tender and juicy. This tofu is so delicious and simple that you may want to make this for a regular weeknight. See my tip for cloves in the recipe notes for a slightly quicker version.

    Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu! Just 10 ingredients and easy to make. Inspired by glazed ham this tofu roast is the perfect centrepiece for Easter dinner or a holiday feast. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #easterrecipe

    This glazed tofu is gorgeous enjoyed hot out of the oven, but if you're lucky enough to have leftovers, it makes for a great sandwich when sliced cold and smeared with extra Dijon. Omnomnom.

    To make the Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu:

    Cut a diamond patter and marinate the tofu.

    Prepare the tofu by draining it, and then pressing it for 30 minutes - 1 hour. I love using my Tofuture tofu press, but you can also follow these instructions for a DIY tofu pressing method. Pressing the tofu squeezes excess water out so that the tofu can suck up more of the marinade and become more flavourful!

    Once pressed, remove the tofu and pat dry. Use a knife to score a diamond pattern across the surface of the tofu cutting about ¼ 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.

    Insert whole cloves into the tofu.

    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.

    Whisk up the simple glaze while the tofu is baking.

    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.

    The tofu should be dark golden brown.

    This is how the tofu should look after baking for 50 - 60 minutes.

    Pour the glaze over the tofu and bake more.

    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.

    Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu! Just 10 ingredients and easy to make. Inspired by glazed ham this tofu roast is the perfect centrepiece for Easter dinner or a holiday feast. #itdoesnttastelikechicken #veganrecipes #easterrecipe

    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!

    Bon appetegan!

    Sam Turnbull.

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    Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Tofu

    Just 10 ingredients and easy to make. Inspired by glazed ham this tofu roast is the perfect centrepiece for Easter dinner or a holiday feast.
    Inspired by Isa Chandra Moskowitz Sweet & Smoky Glazed Tofu Ham and Yup It's Vegan Glazed Tofu Roast
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
    Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 158kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    For the tofu:

    • 1 block (350g) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
    • 20 - 30 whole cloves (the spice), *see notes

    For the glaze:

    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • Prepare the tofu by draining it, and then pressing it for 30 minutes to 1 hour. I love using my Tofuture tofu press, but you can also follow these instructions for a DIY tofu pressing method. Pressing the tofu squeezes excess water out so that the tofu can suck up more of the marinade and become more flavourful.
    • Once pressed, remove the tofu and pat dry. Use a knife to score a diamond pattern across the surface of the tofu cutting about ¼ 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 ⅛ 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
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    1. Pat says

      April 20, 2022 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness this was delicious and beautiful! I omitted the liquid smoke since it doesn't agree with me, and added 1 tsp. regular paprika to the marinade instead. The one flavor that seemed missing was pineapple or citrus. I think next time I make this I will add 1 Tb. pineapple or orange juice to the marinade, and maybe substitute half or all of the same for the water in the glaze. Thank you!

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