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taraja, 11/13/06
Southern Fried TofuIngredients (use vegan versions): For marinade:
1 cup vegetable broth
1.5 tablespoons tamari
3/8 cup white wine
extra water to cover the tofu
For dredging:
1/4 cup wheat flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2-3/4 cup nutritional yeast (can use flakes or powder, I like flakes)
2 teaspoons black pepper
1.5 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
canola oil for frying
1 block regular extra firm tofu, frozen and thawed
Directions:Press all of the water out of the tofu (I press it between two plates and then use my hands for the last part of it to make sure all of the water is out).
Mix together the ingredients for the marinade (broth, tamari, wine, and water).
Cut tofu in to slices, however large you like. I usually cut a standard size block in to 4 slices.
Marinate the tofu in the marinade for at least an hour.
Toward the end of the marinating period, begin mixing the batter.
Combine all dry ingredients and mix well.
Take tofu pieces out of marinade, allowing to drip well and dredge them, one by one, in the batter mixture. Be sure to fully cover all sides with the mixture.
Allow pieces to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Heat oil over med-high heat.
Fry the dredged tofu pieces until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
Remove from oil and allow to dry on paper towels. Every few minutes flip the pieces over so all of the excess oil drains off on to the paper towel.
After they are all drained off, reheat in a skillet over medium heat to finish browning them and heat through.
I like to make this in the afternoon, then wrap in foil and put in the fridge until dinner. Once you reheat them, they are very crispy and delicious--and the house smells great with all the spices!
You can adjust the spices to your liking. The above amounts give it a nice flavor, but sometimes I add more of the spices for a deeper flavor.
Enjoy!
Serves: 2-4
Preparation time: 15 mins plus marinating time
