Directions:
- Take your block of tofu and wrap it in several layers of paper towels.
- Gently press the tofu with your hands or against the counter top to release the liquid. This will take about a minute.
- Slice the tofu into pieces about 1/2 an inch thick.
- Set tofu aside.
- If you are using a non-stick pan heat it slightly on medium-high heat (about 30 seconds) before adding oil.
- If you are using a cast iron pan, please heat for about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes on medium-high heat. Cast iron is very thick and you want the pan to be heated evenly before adding the tofu.
- Add oil to heated pan.
- Gently spread oil over the entire surface of the pan.
- Set the tofu pieces in the pan, leaving ample room between them. They should sizzle when placed in the oil. Sprinkle the tops with salt and a little cayenne pepper.
- Now, the MOST IMPORTANT step is - LEAVE THEM ALONE for about 6 or 7 minutes. Just gently shake them to make sure they don't stick to the pan. Do NOT turn them or agitate them in any other way. When you see a golden crust beginning to creep its way up the sides of the slices, turn them and spice the other side. Add more oil if the pan seems too dry.
- The second side will only take about 4 minutes to cook.
- When they are evenly browned take them out of the pan and place them on paper towels to drain.
- These are very simply seasoned and basic and can now be used any way you like. I like these with steamed broccoli and peanut sauce - or in a sandwich with grilled peppers and mushrooms and aioli - or just eaten with ketchup:-).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 172.79 Kcal (723 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 132.1 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.68g | 23% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 9.07mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 149.66mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.27g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 1.13g | 5% | |
| Protein | 11.34g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 198.4mg | 20% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 142.5 Kcal (597 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 108.95 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.11g | 23% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 7.48mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 123.43mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 1.87g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.94g | 5% | |
| Protein | 9.35g | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 163.6mg | 20% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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