Lacquered Tofu Loaf

Ingredients （yields: 8 servings)

• 300 g firm tofu

• 300 g cooked lentils

• 120 g onions, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 10 g fresh parsley, finely chopped

• ¾ tsp herbes de Provence

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground white pepper

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• ¾ tsp paprika

• 25 ml soy sauce

• 30 g hoisin sauce

• 3 eggs, beaten

• 100 ml ketchup

• 20 ml mustard

• 50 g brown sugar

Realisation

1. Line a 25 × 10 cm loaf pan with parchment paper;

2. Mash the tofu and lentils together until combined;

3. Add the onion, garlic, and parsley, and mix until incorporated;

4. Add the herbes de Provence, salt, white pepper, black pepper, and paprika, then mix until evenly distributed;

5. Add the soy sauce and hoisin sauce, and mix until combined;

6. Add the beaten eggs and mix until fully incorporated;

7. Pack the mixture into the prepared loaf pan;

8. In a bowl, prepare a glaze by mixing the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar until well combined;

9. Spread the glaze evenly over the tofu loaf;

10. Bake in a 180°C oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the glaze is set and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean;

11. Let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before removing from the pan;

12. Serve and enjoy!