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[–] kristina@hexbear.net 4 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I've been trying to make my tofu have a breaded consistency on the outside with no extra ingredients for so long. One of my friends did it once and I've been chasing the high ever since

[–] unbanshee@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Give this a whirl, it is probably my all-time favourite way to eat tofu: https://thewoksoflife.com/salt-and-pepper-tofu/

I make a huge batch every once in a while and freeze the pieces of tofu on a baking sheet before bagging them, then reheat small batches in the oven right from the freezer (high heat like 425°F, convection is ideal but not essential).

[–] kristina@hexbear.net 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)
[–] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 1 points 5 days ago

Yeah, cornstarch is magic.

[–] mickey@hexbear.net 3 points 5 days ago

IDK how your friend did so without extra ingredients but I feel like dusting the tofu with cornstarch will get you there.

[–] Shaleesh@hexbear.net 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

How do you mean "breaded consistency"? Like it had a crusty thing going on?

[–] kristina@hexbear.net 1 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Yeah crispy on the outside gooey on the inside. They kinda don't know how they did it either

[–] Johnny_Arson@hexbear.net 2 points 5 days ago

Nutritional yeast might help

[–] Shaleesh@hexbear.net 1 points 5 days ago

The other suggestions in the replies to your comment would give you some pretty good results! My suggestion is that pan frying in a little bit of oil (after marinating thick slices for at least 6 hours) can give something like this. The trick is to keep the heat on medium and wait a while before you flip it, maybe 7-10 minutes, but its something you gotta get a feel for.