20.05.2008 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.

  • Chelsea says:

    Ooooh, I’m inspired! What a cool idea! Thanks for posting. :) Did you freeze and thaw your tofu first? If not, do you think that might make for a crispier fry?

  • Celine says:

    yup, sure it’s just tofu, Nick: it’s the curry powder that gives it an orangey look, I think. and thank you for the compliment! your blog is high on my list of favorites, too, no doubt about it.

    I didn’t freeze the ‘fu, Chelsea, and I don’t really think it’d make that big a difference in this case, but it couldn’t hurt to give it a try.

  • stephanie says:

    what an amazing idea!

  • Cody says:

    Oh, wow. That looks awesome. Tofu sticks… yummy.

  • Eric says:

    That looks absolutely delicious!

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