Fillet O'tofu

This recipe is from Alton Brown.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• 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.