Description
This delicious crispy marinated tofu is perfect for grain bowls or pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces extra firm tofu (see note #1)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth (I like using Better than Bouillon dissolved in water)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (sub tamari for GF option)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (adjust to taste; maple syrup also works)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil (see note #2)
Instructions
- Pat the block of tofu dry with a clean towel. Slice tofu into about twenty 1/2-inch cubes.
- In a medium bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the vegetable broth, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Add the cubed tofu to the marinade, tossing to fully cover all pieces. Marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours. If needed, stir the tofu halfway through so that it is evenly coated.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet (I like using my cast iron skillet for this) over medium heat. Drizzle with enough oil to fully coat the pan, about 2 to 3 tablespoons.
- Once hot and shimmering, add one piece of tofu. The oil is hot enough if the tofu sizzles. Add all tofu pieces (do not add the marinade!), cooking the tofu in batches if needed.
- Pan-fry for 3 to 5 minutes on one side, until golden. Flip the tofu and cook until the reverse side is browned. Continue cooking the tofu, stirring occasionally, until it is golden throughout.
- The goal is crisp and golden tofu, which takes anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on pan type and stove heat. 15 minutes yields tofu that is almost blackened on some sides, whereas 10 minutes results in softer golden tofu.
- Remove tofu from the stove. Serve in grain bowls, with pasta, or anywhere that needs protein.
Notes
- Note #1: Extra firm tofu is recommended for better texture.
- Note #2: Adjust the amount of canola oil used based on your skillet size.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg