Kelly”s Tofu

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 - 1 1/2 (16 oz) packages extra- firm tofu
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon vegan yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco
• 2 cups soymilk
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 6 tablespoon canola or other cooking oil

Directions:

Drain and cut tofu into strips (approx 1 x 1/2 x 5 in. In medium bowl mix 2 cups soy milk, 2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoon mustard, and 1 teaspoon Tobasco. Add tofu strips and soak in refridgerator for a few hours.

Heat 6 tablespoon oil in electric frying skillet or frying pan to 350 degrees F or medium-high heat. In ziplock sandwhich bag combine 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1 teaspoon paprika. Shake until well mixed.

Drain tofu and place a couple of stips at a time in the back. Shake until covered with dry mixture. Saute the strips in the frying pan about 3 minutes on each side to cook. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and green beans!

Serves: 3-4

Preparation time: 30 min (couple hours for soaking)