Best Spiced Up Tofu Recipes

BREADED, FRIED, SOFTLY SPICED TOFU

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This tofu recipe is completely gorgeous. A former roommate introduced me to some basics with tofu, and over the past few years, I've settled on this ratio of spices and other breading ingredients. The crust on the tofu sticks is tasty and the texture is really wonderful. Serve with a relish or a dip of some sort (I love this with plain yogurt mixed with eggplant brinjal). I usually make this with a cumin-scented rice dish and a garlicky broccoli side.

Provided by Miss Sriri

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sage
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Cut pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slices; then cut again into 1/2-inch wide sticks. Place tofu in a bowl, and pour broth over the top. Set aside to soak.
In a separate bowl, stir together flour, yeast, salt, pepper, sage, and cayenne.
Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove tofu sticks from broth, and squeeze most (but not all) of the liquid from them. Roll sticks in breading. (You may have to roll sticks twice to end up with a fairly dry outer layer of breading.) Place tofu in hot oil; fry until crisp and browned on all sides. Add more oil if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 822.7 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

SPICY BAKED TOFU

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This healthy, protein-packed tofu dish is filled with flavor. This is a spicy dish. I don't find it overly spicy but I like heat in my faux-meat! I served this with wilted garlic spinach and a fresh salad on the side. Remember that tofu is a concentrated protein, so you don't need as much tofu as you would meat. This dish is great reheated! If you want to be really creative, try grilling your tofu for an even more delicious result!

Provided by Kiara Sexton

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 serving cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) package tofu
2 tablespoons Japanese low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 ½ tablespoons hoisin sauce

Steps:

Lay the tofu on a plate lined with a couple sheets of paper towel. Layer more paper towel atop tofu and place another plate atop the stack to press water from the tofu. Let sit at least 5 minutes.
Cut tofu into 1/2-inch strips and put into a large, sealable plastic bag; add soy sauce, chili sauce, ginger, and hoisin sauce. Squeeze bag to remove excess air and seal. Marinate tofu in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Remove tofu from the marinade, shake to remove excess moisture, and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet. Discard the remaining marinade.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until firm, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 686.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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