Chicken Fried Tofu

VegBear's Note:

It's really simple and really tasty. Make some gravy and serve with collards or hoppin' john.

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 cutlets

• 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon shoyu or 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. slice tofu into cutlets about 1/4 inch thick.
2. press the water from the tofu cutlets for about 15 minutes.
3. coat cutlets in nutritional yeast.
4. in a large skillet (cast iron works best) heat oil over medium-low heat. when oil shimmers add tofu, dropping a small amount of shoyu onto each cutlet.
5. when the cutlets get brown on the bottom (4-5 minutes) flip and brown on the other side.
6. serve with gravy and enjoy.

Reviews

[babajojo]

I've had this many times at home and it's delicious. I would definitely go tofu/gravy/mashed potatos and then brocolli or a heavy green veg like that. Amazing winter vegan food!