Golden Tofu Nuggets
This is one of only three fried foods in my
recipe book, "The Vegetarian Lunchbasket". My children
insisted that Tofu Nuggets couldn't be left out.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1 pound extra-firm or firm tofu, drained
- Salt to taste
- Canola oil for frying
Method
1. Set tofu on a cutting board that is slightly tilted
to allow water to drain away. Put a plate or some sort of flat weight on it.
Let sit draining for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Cut tofu into 3/4-inch cubes.
3. In a heavy plastic bag, mix nutritional yeast,
arrowroot or cornstarch, and salt. Add tofu cubes and shake until coated.
4. In a heavy skillet, heat 1/2-inch oil until hot, but
not smoking. Drop cubes into hot oil. Cook for 3 minutes, or until golden.
Turn and cook for 3 minutes, or until golden.
5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to
drain. Serve with Tofu Tartar Sauce or Spicy Tofu Mayonnaise (recipes
available in author's book).
Serves 4
About The
Author
 Linda
Haynes is a schoolteacher, avid gardener, and practicing artist. She
lives in New Hampshire, where she loves to experiment with vegetarian
cooking for her family. This recipe is excerpted with permission from The
Vegetarian Lunchbasket: Over 225 easy, lowfat, nutritious recipes for
the quality-conscious family on the go, by Linda Hayes. ©1999.
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