Waffle Tofu • It Does not Style Like Hen

Use your waffle iron to make waffle tofu! It is crispy on the surface, tender within the center, and makes an amazing automobile for any toppings, sauces, or garnishes you want! It additionally makes an amazing high-protein substitute for toast. Fast and straightforward to make with simply 3 substances!

Use your waffle iron to make waffle tofu! It's crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and makes a great vehicle for any toppings, sauces, or garnishes you like! It also makes a great high-protein substitute for toast. Quick and easy to make with just 3 ingredients! #itdoesnttastelikechicken #tofu #waffle

All it’s essential to make waffle tofu is tofu (duh), cornstarch, and spray oil. Now this might sound fairly bland, and it’s, that is why it’s essential to prime your tofu waffle with a topping or sauce of some form. I did do a check the place I marinated the tofu earlier than placing it within the waffle maker, however this simply resulted within the seasonings tasting burnt, so I like to recommend maintaining the tofu plain after which including toppings and seasonings after it has cooked.

As soon as your tofu is cooked it has that enjoyable waffle form which is nice for holding onto sauces. It is crispy on the surface, and tender on the within, it is the right chewy texture.

For the toppings, within the images, I made a easy spicy sesame scallion sauce which is delish! I included the recipe under if you wish to make it, however be happy to prime your tofu waffle with no matter you want. The waffle is tremendous impartial in taste so you possibly can go candy or savory.

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Some topping/sauce ideas:

spicy sesame scallion sauce (recipe under)
chimichurri
smashed avocado and every thing bagel seasoning
tomato, balsamic vinegar, and basil
vegan cheese sauce
pizza inspired-tomato sauce, vegan cheese, and vegan pepperoni
berries and maple syrup
peanut butter and jelly
banana and vegan Nutella

Coat the tofu slices in cornstarch

Methods to Make Waffle Tofu:

Slice the tofu into 4 slices. Add the cornstarch to a big bowl. Take every tofu slice and coat it in cornstarch, then shake off the surplus.

Spray the tofu with oil then put in your waffle maker. Put something heavy on top of the waffle maker (such as a skillet) to help compress the tofu.

Preheat your waffle maker. Earlier than including the tofu to the waffle iron, spray every slice generously with oil in order that there are not any dry spots. Evenly spray the iron with extra spray oil, then organize the tofu slices in a single layer. Shut the waffle iron, then steadiness one thing heavy on prime (corresponding to a forged iron pan), to assist compress the tofu because it cooks. Let the tofu prepare dinner, checking it each 5 minutes till it’s evenly golden. This may take anyplace from 10 to twenty minutes.

Cook until it's lightly golden brown.

As soon as the tofu is cooked it is able to take pleasure in! Use it like toast and unfold avocado on prime, garnish with totally different sauces, or add any toppings you want.

Top with any sauce you like. In this photo I am showing my spicy sesame scallion sauce.

In case you are making the spicy sesame scallion sauce, merely add all the sauce substances to a medium bowl and blend. Spoon over the waffle tofu.

This waffle tofu is…

crispy on the surface, tender within the center
fast and straightforward to make
versatile- garnish with any sauce or topping you want!

Extra tofu recipes you may like:

Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
The Greatest Air Fryer Tofu
Fast & Straightforward Tofu Bacon
Straightforward Sticky Teriyaki Tofu
Baked Tofu Bites (this one is a fan favourite)!

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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.

Print Recipe

Waffle Tofu!

Prep Time5 minutes

Cook dinner Time20 minutes

Complete Time25 minutes

Course : AppetizerBreakfastSide DishSnack

Delicacies : American

Servings: 2 (makes 1 big waffle from 1 block of tofu)

Writer: Sam Turnbull • It Does not Style Like Hen

Elements

For the waffle tofu:

1 (350g/ 12.3oz) block medium, agency, or extra-firm tofu, drained and minimize into 4 sq. slices
2 – 3 tablespoons cornstarch
spray oil

For the sauce (non-obligatory, be happy to make use of any sauce or toppings you want):

3 inexperienced onions, chopped
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or Sriracha, (or to style)

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Directions

Add the cornstarch to a big bowl. Take every tofu slice and coat it in cornstarch, then shake off the surplus.
Preheat your waffle maker. Earlier than including the tofu to the waffle iron, spray every slice generously with oil in order that there are not any dry spots. Evenly spray the iron with extra spray oil, then organize the tofu slices in a single layer. Shut the waffle iron, then steadiness one thing heavy on prime (corresponding to a forged iron pan), to assist compress the tofu because it cooks. Let the tofu prepare dinner, checking it each 5 minutes till it’s evenly golden. This may take anyplace from 10 to twenty minutes.
As soon as the tofu is cooked it is able to take pleasure in! Use it like toast and unfold avocado on prime, garnish with totally different sauces, or add any toppings you want.
In case you are making the spicy sesame scallion sauce, merely add all the sauce substances to a medium bowl and blend. Spoon over the waffle tofu.