This Crispy Tofu is versatile: add it to hearty salads with a miso or soy-sauce-based dressing, toss it in a vegetable stir-fry, lightly coat it with a sesame stir-fry sauce, or top it with a drizzle of peanut satay sauce.
This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.
Serves: 4
Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. package super-firm tofu
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 Tbs. neutral-tasting oil (like peanut, grapeseed, safflower, or sunflower)
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into 8 thick slabs and blot dry. Press the large sides into a plate of the cornstarch.
- In a nonstick pan over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Sauté the tofu until browned on both large sides, 8–10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (2 pieces):
- Calories: 220
- Total fat: 13 g
- Sat fat: 2.5 g
- Carbs: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Total sugar: 0 g
- Added sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
