Country Fried Tofu (Plant Based)

A form of Southern comfort food is to "chicken fry" things. You can get the experience without the downsides!

We made this in our Weekly Cooking Class!

Plant Based Country Fried Tofu in a Yellow and White Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 block extra firm tofu

• ½ cup unsweetened plant milk

• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

• ½ cup whole grain breadcrumbs

• ½ cup almond flour

• ½ cup chickpea flour

• ¼ cup + ¼ cup nutritional yeast

• 1 + 1 teaspoons poultry seasoning

• 1 + 1 tablespoons garlic powder

• 1 + 1 tablespoons onion powder

• Ground black pepper to taste

• Optional: 1 teaspoon liquid aminos

• Optional: fresh sage to garnish

• Two Yummy Gravy Recipes!
  

1. Tofu prep suggestions: use the highest firmness and/or try freezing, thawing and pressing.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

3. Tear tofu into bite-sized chunks or slice into cutlets ½ inch thick.

4. Prepare batter in one medium dish by whisking together plant milk, chickpea flour, ¼ cup nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning, 1 tablespoon each of garlic and onion powder (+ optional liquid aminos). Season with ground black pepper to taste. Set aside. Note: consistency should be thin pancake batter.

5. Prepare breading by whisking together breadcrumbs, almond flour, and remaining - nutritional yeast, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. *Recommend a flat bottom dish with sides.

6. Dip each tofu piece into batter with a fork and then dredge into bread crumb mixture until well coated. Add in a single layer onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

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