Fried Tofu

Fried Tofu

from simpleveganblog.com
20 min

Fried tofu, a delicious way of incorporating good-quality vegan protein into your diet. It requires only 6 ingredients and just 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces firm tofu (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3-6 tbsp cornstarch (see notes)
  • 1-2 tbsp oil of your choice (I used extra virgin olive oil. Add more oil if needed)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the tofu cubes, tamari or soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to a large bowl, mix until well combined, and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain the tofu and transfer 1/3 of the tofu cubes into a freezer bag with 1 or 2 tbsp of cornstarch and toss to coat. Repeat this step with the remaining tofu and cornstarch. Add more cornstarch if needed.

  3. 3

    If you don’t want to use a freezer or plastic bag, just add the cornstarch to a shallow dish, then the tofu cubes and toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Once the tofu cubes are coated with the cornstarch, heat the oil in a skillet or a pan and add the tofu cubes. I used extra virgin olive oil, but any oil will do. 

  5. 5

    Cook the tofu cubes over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown. Remove the tofu from the skillet and place it onto a plate or a wire rack. 

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with dishes like vegetable tempura, sauteed kale, vegan stuffed peppers, or even roasted red peppers.

  7. 7

    Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.