Crispy Shredded Tofu
Make flavorful shredded tofu in 15 minutes using only 5ingredients! A versatile, high-protein dish that can be added to salads and grain bowls, filling for burritos, or even eaten on its own.
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu (around 14oz/400g)*
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari/shoyu (use gluten-free if needed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
- ½ teaspoon vegetable stock powder **(optional, see notes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral-tasting oil
Instructions
- Drain and remove tofu from the package, and gently pat it dry with a kitchen towel. Grate tofu into thin pieces using a cheese grater.
Stovetop instructions
- In a large bowl, place in grated tofu along with all of the seasonings. Toss until everything is well-mixed.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high. Add tofu and spread it evenly on the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, untouched, before flipping over and cooking for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- You can enjoy shredded tofu as it is or use it in other recipes.
Oven instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded tofu with seasonings and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Bakeat 350F/180C for 20-25 minutes, flipping it halfway through.
Air fryer instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded tofu with seasonings and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- air-fry shredded tofu at 350F/180C for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and slightly crispy. You might need to cook in batches for the best results.
Notes
*Tofu – Extra-firm or firm tofu works best; any softer than that will not grate well. There is no need to press tofu beforehand.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
