My husband keeps talking about steak – so I made him one out of tofu! These are pretty much the same as my Tofu Chicken Nuggets, except they seem more like a steak! My husband really enjoyed his and even asked for seconds!
Holly = 1, Husband = 0.
Crispy Tofu Steaks
1 package soft tofu, cut in half (to make a big, thin square not a thick block)
vegetable oil (enough to cover the bottom of a large frying pan)
1/4 cup flour
suggested spices: black pepper, mustard,garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper (I only used garlic, mustard, and black pepper – use cayenne if you want a spicy steak)
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Cut the tofu in half and wrap with paper towels to soak up the excess water (the dryer they are, the easier it is to coat with flour). Be very gentle because they will break apart easily!
Heat up the vegetable oil in a large frying pan. I used medium to medium-high heat. Don’t get it too hot or it could start smoking – which is kind of scary, not that I have ever done such a thing!
Mix the flour with the spices, then use one hand to hold the tofu while you use your other hand to coat it lightly in flour. Place each square directly into the oil. Be careful not to splash yourself!
Cook each side for about 5 minutes, or until the flour turns golden brown and crispy!
As you can see I cracked one of mine a little, it didn’t fall apart though. Culinary success!
Serve with steamed veggies and mashed taters! Drizzle some BBQ sauce over top for added streak flavor!
I poured a tiny amount of ponzu on the veggies for added flavor. I put paprika, dill, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper in the mashed potatoes.
enjoy x
Droool! I love fried tofu! Now I need to make some!