Crispy Barbequed Tofu Slices

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup barbeque sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 35 mins


• drain tofu, and slice into strips. place in a plastic bag or container, and freeze overnight. this will give the tofu a meatier texture. thaw tofu strips, and blot with paper towels to dry.
• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. in a small bowl, whisk together the egg white and 1 tablespoon of barbeque sauce. combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. dip the tofu slices into the egg mixture, then into the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. fry in the hot oil for about 1 minute on each side, until golden brown. just fry enough at one time so they are not crowded. remove from the oil to paper towels to drain and cool.
• preheat the oven's broiler. brush tofu slices with additional barbeque sauce, and allow to marinate while the broiler heats up. arrange them on a broiler pan, or wire rack set over a cookie sheet for best results.
• position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. broil for 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and crisp, watching closely so as not to burn them. serve warm with the remaining barbeque sauce for dipping.