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A Filipino dish consisting of pan-fried tofu slabs served in a savory soy sauce and onion gravy, adapting Western steak presentations to local, affordable, and accessible ingredients.

Korean braised tofu banchan in which pan-fried firm tofu is simmered in a sauce of gochugaru, soy sauce, and garlic, a staple side dish in Korean home cooking.

Lyonnaise potatoes are a French dish of sliced sautéed potatoes cooked with caramelized onions in butter, named after the city of Lyon and established as a classic of French bourgeois cuisine.

Perkedel tahu is an Indonesian adaptation of Dutch frikandel, consisting of deep-fried patties made from mashed tofu, wheat flour, and aromatic spices like coriander and garlic.

Tofu Gyoza is a vegetarian version of the traditional Japanese pan-fried dumpling, using a crumbled tofu mixture seasoned with garlic and chives as a substitute for minced pork.

Tofu Steak is a Japanese fusion dish featuring a thick slab of pressed tofu pan-seared and served with a savory sauce, emerging as a high-protein alternative to beef steak.

Korean pan-fried tofu slices coated in flour and egg, traditionally served as banchan and included in ceremonial foods for jesa (ancestral rites) and holidays.

Korean pan-fried tofu seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallions, one of the most basic and widely eaten banchan (side dishes) in Korean home and restaurant cooking.

Tofu piccata is a vegetarian adaptation of the classic Italian-American dish, featuring pan-fried tofu cutlets simmered in a bright sauce of lemon juice, butter, and capers.

Tofu Teriyaki is a vegetarian adaptation of the Japanese glaze, where pan-fried firm tofu blocks are coated in a thick sauce of soy, mirin, and sake, popular in the West.

Tofu Hamburg is a Japanese fusion dish blending ground meat with mashed tofu to create a healthier, tenderer version of the Western Salisbury steak, popularized in the 1990s.

Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua is a Vietnamese braised tofu dish in tomato sauce, representing the French culinary influence on Vietnamese home cooking introduced during the colonial era.

Indonesian fried omelette combining tofu and egg, served with peanut sauce and sweet soy sauce, popular in East Java and widely available at street food stalls across Indonesia.

Tofu Schnitzel is a vegetarian adaptation of the traditional German breaded meat cutlet, utilizing thick slabs of pan-fried, breaded tofu to cater to modern plant-based dietary trends.

Japanese stir-fried crumbled tofu seasoned with soy sauce and mirin, a traditional home-cooking preparation used across Japan to minimize waste and extend available ingredients.