Recipe: A Tasty Tofu Delight

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This is one of my famous tofu recipes that offers an abundance of

flavors, and is only limited by your imagination. When cooked just

right, you'll have a tofu slab that is crispy on the outside that

will melt in your mouth!

 

Here's what you need:

1 lb Firm Tofu

Skillet, the larger, the better

Olive Oil

Brewers Yeast

Marinade Sauce

Glass Baking Dish

Ceramic Bowl

Spices

 

First, open your tofu and drain it. I like to sit the whole slab on a

large plate, then set one or two large dinner plates on top, to force

as much water out as possible. As the tofu sits there, about 10-20

minutes, you can prepare your marinade. I like to start with soy

sauce and water, then season to taste. My base of spices often stems

from basil and cumin, but feel free to experiment with your own

favorites, too! One of my friends like using Annie's salad dressings

as a marinade base. Just make sure that you like the flavor before

you marinade the tofu. After the tofu has sat and drained awhile, let

the it sit on a clean towel till the towel is soaked. Next, cut the

tofu into 1/4 " to 3/8 " thick slabs, then lay only as many as will fit

into the bottom of your baking dish, and cover completey with your

marinade, then let sit for 20-60 minutes, turning every 10-15

minutes. The longer you let it sit, the more the tofu will soak up

the flavors.

 

Pre-heat your skillet on a medium high setting and add just enough

oil to coat the bottom. The secret to making the tofu crunchy, is

after it's marinaded, roll in brewers yeast, then cook it in the oil,

turning it as it browns, and sprinkling more yeast on it each time

you turn it. Use a test piece before loading up your whole skillet. I

like the skillet hot, but not hot enough to throw oil, if you know

what I mean? After the tofu is nicely browned, lay it on a plate or

paper towel, and be careful not to burn it.

 

When these are hot and crispy, they will melt in your mouth. They are

also very good the next day, so go ahead and cook up the whole one

pound! This is a great side for breakfast, lunch or dinner, as makes

a great snack too! Enjoy!

 

Josh, veggiefilmmaker