Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Tofu

5 from 174 votes

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 Time: 30

Cook Time: 1 15

Total Time: 2 15

Servings: 4

Author: Sam Turnbull

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. ;)

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Find it online:

https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/brown-sugar-mustard-glazed-tofu/