Easy Tofu Recipe

The best quick and easy tofu recipe and only one you’ll need! This pan-fried tofu is vegan, versatile, flavorful and used with many of my tofu dishes when I’m in a hurry. 

There are a lot of simple tofu recipes out there but I'm here to teach you how to make tofu like a pro. You either love tofu or you hate it. I love it! This recipe is actually my husband's go to recipe and it's one of the best tofu recipes ever! So obviously I made him write the ingredients down so I could test it and share it with you! This is also not a fried tofu recipe. I prefer pan fried of even baked tofu over fried tofu.

What is Tofu?

• It's basically curdled soy milk made into a solid block. I like to compare it to the milk version of paneer.
• It's a great source of vegan protein.
• A great source of iron and calcium.
• Can be used as a meat alternative.
• Can be cooked in SO MANY various ways!

📋 Ingredients

• Tofu. I recommend using any super firm or firm tofu. It's my basic tofu recipe that I love using with the majority of my dishes. Tofu adds a great amount of protein to the dish. My favorite brand is Nasoya tofu which you can buy at most grocery stores. I look for non-GMO tofu and super firm or firm for these types of dishes.
• Wet Ingredients:
  • Olive oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Maple syrup
  • Optional: Sriracha
• Dry Ingredients
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • Nutritional yeast

📖  How to Cook Tofu

• Press the tofu. Wrap the tofu in an absorbent towel and placing something heavy on it to remove excess water (or use a tofu press). After the tofu is pressed, cube the tofu.
• Cook the tofu. Heat a non-stick skillet and add oil on medium heat. Add the tofu. Sauté for about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally to cook until golden brown and becomes a slightly crispy tofu.
• Add your flavors! Add the liquid ingredients over the tofu. Then, add the dry ingredients and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Cook for additional time if you prefer yours more brown!

🍴 Storage

After cooling, you may refrigerate the tofu for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Add it to your meal prep, favorite dinners, or snack on it with my favorite peanut sauce.

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Easy Tofu Recipe

The best tofu recipe and only one you’ll need! This pan-fried tofu is vegan, easy, versatile, quick, and used with many of my tofu dishes when you're in a hurry. 

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 4 people

Author: Shweta

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz package extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon sriracha optional

Instructions

• Press the tofu by wrapping it in an absorbent towel and placing something heavy on it to remove excess water (or use a tofu press). After the tofu is pressed, cube the tofu.
• Heat a non-stick skillet and add oil on medium heat. Add the tofu. Sauté for about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally to cook until golden brown.
• Add the soy sauce and maple syrup over the tofu. Then add the garlic powder, black pepper, and nutritional yeast and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Cook for additional time if you prefer yours more brown.
• Remove from heat and serve with your favorite dish or as a snack.
• Garnish options include black sesame seeds, scallions, or spicy sauce of your choice.

Keywords: Tofu