Soy-Glazed Korean Tofu Steaks with Scallion and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Firm tofu steaks pan-seared and glazed with a savory-sweet soy sauce, garnished with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a satisfying vegetarian Korean dish. This Korean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs firm tofu block, drained and pressed, soy sauce, mirin 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.

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm tofu block, drained and pressed
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 14 oz firm tofu into 6 equal 1/2-inch thick steaks. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger to make the glaze.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu steaks and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on edges.
4. Step 4: Pour the soy glaze over the tofu and cook for an additional 2 minutes, spooning the sauce continuously to coat steaks and thicken glaze.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced green onions, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for a mild kick.
6. Step 6: Serve tofu steaks hot with steamed rice or as a protein-rich vegetarian main.