Crispy Breaded Tofu Strips
Ingredients
Tofu marinade
- 14 oz extra firm or firm tofu, pressed
- 1 tbsp low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp maple syrup or other sweetener
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce, optional
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp garam masala or 1/2 tsp ground cumin and 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch, optional
Breadcrumb coating
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, use gluten-free to make gf
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, optional
Preparation
Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl
Cut the tofu into strips
Add the tofu strips to the marinade and let marinate for at least 15 minutes
Mix the breadcrumb coating ingredients in another bowl
Coat each tofu strip with the breadcrumb mixture
Grill the tofu strips until crispy and golden brown