Arkansas (Week 5)* – Fried Tofu

I have a friend from Arkansas and she told me they eat a lot of fried foods there. When I researched the native foods, I found that soybeans are a big crop. It seemed logical then to feature fried tofu as a featured recipe from Arkansas.

Fried Tofu

Fried tofu is delicious, high in protein and can be served with stir fries or as the main course with other veggies or rice.

Fried Tofu

1 package extra firm tofu (about 14 oz.)
1-2 tbsp. canola oil
1-2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce (optional)

1) Take tofu from package and pat dry with paper towels. Continue patting dry until paper towels are no longer absorbing water from the tofu. You may need to leave the tofu, wrapped in paper towels for up to 30 minutes and come back to it.

2) Divide the tofu into eight pieces, about 1 1/2 inches thick.

3) Heat oil in large frying pan to medium-high. If you plan to use it in an Asian recipe, add the soy sauce. Add the tofu slices and fry for about 5 minute on each side. Remove to plate lined with paper towel to absorb any oil. Serve as desired.

* This is week 5 of my “quest” to make a vegan recipe from every state in the U.S. during 2015.

Note – I decided the quest to make a dish from every state in the U.S. was not one I wanted to take on at that time!

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