Crispy Tofu

I can never have enough tasty tofu recipes, and this crispy pan-fried tofu is one of them. It's delicious with a favorite salad, or added to a stir-fry.

 Tonight, I mixed it into a stir-fry of rice, red onion, red bell pepper, and baby spinach.

Yum!

Crispy Tofu

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

1 block tofu, extra-firm or firm

1 Tbsp soy sauce, or tamari

1 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp corn starch

1 tsp garlic powder

3-4 Tbsp oil for frying (I prefer avocado oil)

Salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Press tofu. If you're not sure how to do this, near the end of this post, I share how I press tofu.
2. Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2" to 1" cubes.
3. Toss cubed tofu with soy sauce, then the flour, corn starch, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
4. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. It's best to use a good non-stick pan for this recipe, otherwise, the tofu might stick.
5. Add tofu to hot pan in a single layer. The tofu should sizzle as you add it.
6. Cook several minutes until browned, then flip tofu until browned on other side.
7. Sprinkle with salt if desired.