Pan-Seared Tofu Steaks with Soy-Ginger Glaze and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Firm tofu pan-seared to golden perfection, glazed with a fragrant soy-ginger sauce, and topped with fresh scallions and sesame seeds for a delicious vegetarian Korean dish. This Korean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs soy sauce, mirin, grated ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Korean cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu, sliced into 1/2-inch thick steaks
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Press 14 oz firm tofu with paper towels for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then slice into 1/2-inch thick steaks.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu steaks and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy at edges.
Step 4: Pour the soy-ginger glaze into the pan and cook with tofu for 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the tofu so it thickens and coats the steaks.
Step 5: Remove tofu from heat, transfer to serving plates, and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.