Fried Tofu

Place tofu between a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Put a heavy pan or weighted object on top and let it press for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. You can also use a tofu press for this step.

Cut the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch (1 cm) cubes and place in a large bowl. Pour the soy sauce over the tofu cubes, tossing gently to coat.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, nutritional yeasts, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the coating over tofu pieces and toss gently. Ensure each piece is evenly coated. Let it rest for 5 minutes and toss again. This way you’ll get a nice thick coating.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (about 350°F / 175°C), carefully add tofu cubes, spacing them so they do not touch. Fry for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.

Transfer fried tofu to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.