Fillet O'tofu

Submitted by Julie3551

"This recipe is from Alton Brown."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) package firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 -3 dashes hot pepper sauce
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• canola oil (for frying)

directions

1. Slice the tofu into four even slices.
2. Wrap each slice in a paper towel and place on a cookie sheet. Top with another cookie sheet and a 28 oz can of tomatoes (or similar weight). Let sit for 1 hour.
3. Combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Marinate tofu sauce in this, 15 minutes per side.
4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
5. Drain tofu slices on paper towels. Dredge in flour, then coat the slices with a thin coat of beaten egg.
6. Gently slide the slices into the hot oil, cook for 2 minutes, carefully turn the slices over and cook another 2 minutes. Gently move to serving plate.

Reviews

[danlynclark]

This was such an easy, quick meal. I found the flavour to be lacking. Next time I will either add more seasoning to the marinade or marinate it longer. I served each fillet on a bun with lettuce, cheese and tartar sauce. Our side dish was curry yam fries.