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Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe

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Crispy fried tofu with broccoli

You can eat this fried tofu on its own, dipped in sauce, or, use your fried tofu to add to pasta sauces, stir fries or other recipes calling for tofu or fried tofu. This quick and easy sauteed tofu recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • dash pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil (optional)
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, pressed
  • oil for frying

Preparation:

Slice the tofu into 1 1/2 inch thick strips or 1-inch cubes.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, garlic and basil.

Place the soy sauce in a separate small bowl.

Dip the tofu in the soy sauce, and then in the flour mixture. Fry in oil until golden brown.

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