Versatile and very easy Shredded Tofu. Grate extra-firm tofu with a box grater, then sauté (or bake) with garlic and seasonings until golden, chewy, and crispy. It makes a great shredded chicken or pulled pork alternative and is delicious tossed in BBQ sauce!
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Nutritional Yeast Tofu? You have competition! This Shredded Tofu is so easy to make, has the best chewy/crispy texture, is endlessly versatile, and really delicious!
My nooch tofu is my number one most popular tofu recipe, and a favourite of mine too, but I'm finding myself making this one more often. So far, it's been used as a filling in sandwiches, tacos and a burrito, piled on bowls of creamy soup (there's a recipe coming very soon!) and nachos, added to bowl meals and stir-fries, sprinkled all over my salads, tossed in teriyaki or BBQ sauce, and used instead of the vegan ground "beef" in my one-pot vegan spaghetti bolognese.
See what I mean about it being versatile? It's also ridiculously simple to make and works beautifully for meal prep and reheating. Whip up a batch and store it in the fridge to add to your meals for the week ahead!
Mel x
Ingredients
Here is what you need at a glance, along with some important ingredient notes & substitution ideas:
- Tofu - Your tofu must be extra-firm. Softer tofu will not grate well and will take much longer to get the chewy, crispy texture.
- Garlic - This is key to great flavour. I use one large clove, but sometimes throw in an extra one. If you're a garlic lover, I say go with your heart!
- Soy sauce - For umami, meaty flavour and colour.
- Maple syrup or brown sugar - This helps with the colour, texture, and flavour.
- Oil - There is no doubt that this recipe turns out better if you use oil, but if you are WFPB or need to avoid oil, you can omit it. You might need to cook it a little longer to get it nicely golden though.
- Chili powder - This makes the tofu shreds really tasty! Feel free to add in any other spices you like as well or instead of though. You could go in all sorts of directions with this!
- Black pepper - A generous amount for flavour. You don't need any salt because of the soy sauce.
Recipe
Easy Shredded Tofu
Author:WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce , or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 large clove garlic , finely grated (I use a microplane)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder or any other spices you like (see notes if in the UK/Europe)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove tofu from the packet, shake off any excess liquid, then grate with a cheese/box grater.
- Heat a wide saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil. Once hot add the shredded tofu, soy sauce, grated garlic, pepper, chili powder and maple syrup/sugar.
- Toss in the pan to coat the tofu, then allow to cook until deeply golden, dried out, chewy, and crispy in places, stirring frequently so it cooks evenly. Don't rush it, and turn down the heat as necessary to stop it from burning. The time it takes will depend on your pan, but it should be around 15 minutes.
- Alternatively, add tofu to a lined baking tray. Sprinkle over the other ingredients, then toss to coat evenly. Spread out into a thin layer and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes until deeply golden, dried out, chewy, and crispy. Toss halfway through the cook time.
NOTES
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