How to Make Breaded, Fried, Softly Spiced Tofu - A Step-by-Step Guide

As a versatile and delicious plant-based protein, tofu is a staple in many vegetarian and vegan diets. While some may think tofu is bland and unappetizing, it can actually be transformed into a flavorful and satisfying dish when prepared with the right seasoning and cooking method. One such dish is breaded, fried, softly spiced tofu. This recipe takes plain tofu and turns it into a crispy and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or added to salads and sandwiches.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices; then cut again into 1/2-inch wide sticks. Place tofu in a bowl, and pour broth over the top. Set aside to soak.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together flour, yeast, salt, pepper, sage, and cayenne.
  • Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Remove tofu sticks from broth, and squeeze most (but not all) of the liquid from them. Roll sticks in breading. (You may have to roll sticks twice to end up with a fairly dry outer layer of breading.) Place tofu in hot oil; fry until crisp and browned on all sides. Add more oil if necessary.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 823mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 213mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 294mg