20.May.2008 You say Potato, I say Tofu.

Tofu Fries

inspired by this post, I just had to make my own batch. and it works: after some time spent under the broiler, they do indeed come out crispy. as well as, you know, deliciously addictive.

16 ounces (454 g) extra-firm tofu (thoroughly pressed), or super firm tofu even
1 tablespoon (6 g) curry powder
1-2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) agave nectar
2 tablespoons (30 ml) peanut oil

Cut tofu into sticks, like you would cut potato fries: the less “girth” they have, the less amount of time will be required for them to get crispy.
Place tofu sticks on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Whisk marinade ingredients together in a small bowl, and pour onto tofu sticks, using your fingers to make sure they’re completely slathered.
Broil as long as it takes for the tofu to be crispy: it took 20 minutes in my toaster oven for it to happen.

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  • [...] Fries, yep, you read right. Yummy! I changed the recipe a bit from here, but [...]

  • Sharon says:

    There are more comments on the appearance than on the taste. And polite promises to make them. Mine are in the oven even as I type this. I’ll get back with you with the taste results.

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  • Sharon says:

    I used Hard (not extra firm) tofu and a special creole seasoning….that’s all. Baked at 475 for 45 minutes on wire rack on foil covered cookie sheet. PERFECT!!! Your photo looks better, but now I know how good they taste.

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  • Celine says:

    I’m glad you loved the fries, Sharon.
    a quick note because it’s the second time this comes up in a very short amount of time: keep in mind everyone’s got the right to leave comments even when they haven’t tried the recipe in question. it’s part of what makes blogging fun.

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  • DJ - Tx says:

    I tried Tofu fries when I lived in Seattle. I hadn’t thought about making my own until I started eating clean back in August (20 pounds lighter and combined 22 inches so far), i made Tofu fries tonight w/my Turkey Chili.
    Yum.

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  • [...] then tossed them around, and then another 10-15 minutes until slightly charred here and there. Curry Tofu Frites (adapted from Have Cake Will Travel) 16 ounces (454 g) extra-firm tofu (thoroughly pressed), or super firm tofu even 1 tablespoon (6 g) [...]

  • [...] Main Ingredient: Tofu/Soy Foods (excludes tempeh, and soy dairy substitutes) Potato Frittata Meatless Meatloaf Sandwiches Crispy Pressed Tofu with Garlic, Lemon and Mint, or here* Smokey Miso Tofu, or here * Crispy Tofu Fries* [...]

  • Kat says:

    Made these tonight as a snack after a long day and a somewhat unsatisfactory dinner at an Asian fusion restaurant. I let them sit in the oven a bit too long (broiling), and they burned a little. BUT were good nevertheless, with some curry ketchup. Thanks, Celine!

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    Celine Reply:

    I can only use the broiler in the countertop oven, if I do it in the normal oven, the house goes aflame. bah!

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  • [...] I set my smoke detectors off three times in the process of burning my batch of tofu fries. Only one side was charred, they’re still [...]

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