Easy Shredded Tofu
Author: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!
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
Use in your favourite recipes. It's delicious tossed in teriyaki or BBQ sauce and makes a great shredded chicken or pulled pork alternative. Try it in tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and on salads/soups.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1serving (of 4 total) | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
