BLACKENED TOFU

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These are really spicy so use less pepper if you don't care for a lot of heat. Serve with rice or even as a sandwich filling. The recipe was found in The Giant Book of Tofu Cooking. When you prepare this be sure to press out the excess water.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

24 ounces firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 -8 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine salt and seasonings in a small bowl and mix well.
  • Brush each piece of tofu with melted butter and dredge each slice in spice mixture, patting it firmly into tofu.
  • Pour a teaspoon of melted butter onto each slice of tofu; place tofu, butter side down, in a hot frying pan.
  • Stand back and fry for 2 minutes; turn tofu over and fry for another 2 minutes.
  • Keep fried tofu in a warm oven until they're all ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.1, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 756.2, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 14.7

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