Crispy Sheet Pan Shredded Tofu Topping
In my countless quest to make tofu crunchy and further seasoned, I provide you with this crispy shredded tofu topping. Just like my baked tofu bits, it’s nice for including to grain bowls, salads, and stuffing into wraps. All you want is a field grater, agency tofu, cornstarch, and some extra pantry substances to get these crackling and satisfying shreds in your life.
I’ve seen this tofu shredding method pop up quite a bit on social media over time. Usually the ultimate vacation spot is a softer recipe like a sticky taco filling, stir fry or curry. I’m a fan of those, don’t get me mistaken. I nearly at all times need my tofu on the sturdy facet although. After shredding up a block one night time, I cranked the oven and set to work.
Many tasty trials later, we’re right here! A easy coat in oil, spices, and seasoning yielded good outcomes initially. The addition of cornstarch takes it to a different stage although, making these tofu shreds extra brittle and a bit crusty.
A problem that I’ve with plant-based meals typically is the dearth of toothsome and crisp bites. It might all learn a bit tender after some time! This shredded tofu recipe definitely addresses that want for various texture.
I did try this system within the air fryer, however the items cooked erratically, burned, received caught below the basket, and it needed to be performed in batches (one among my largest pet peeves in a recipe!). Spreading the tofu out on a half sheet pan within the oven is simply simpler and simpler! My air fryer tofu recipe is an effective one in case you’re wanting to make use of that piece of apparatus although 😉
I hope that you just give this one a strive quickly! As at all times, when you’ve got questions, be at liberty to pop them within the feedback and I’ll get again to you as quickly as I can.
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Crispy Sheet Pan Shredded Tofu Topping
Delightfully chewy and well-seasoned shredded tofu bits are good for topping stews, salads, rice bowls, stuffing into wraps and extra.
Servings 3 -4
Substances
Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon sumac
Tofu
- 1 block agency or further agency tofu (mine are 500 grams)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and floor black pepper, to style
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- spice mix (see above)
Notes
- Potato starch is a wonderful substitute for cornstarch.
- Use any spices you want/which are applicable for what you’re serving. I’m simply sharing my go-to mix right here to provide you an thought of how a lot seasoning to make use of typically.
- I like to recommend being fairly liberal with the salt and pepper in case you can! Tofu loves good seasoning.
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the spice mix. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried basil, and sumac. Stir to combine and put aside.
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Take away the tofu from the package deal. Place a field grater on high of a clear kitchen towel. Grate the tofu with the massive holes of the field grater. Unfold the shreds out on the towel and gently blot them dry. Switch tofu shreds to a big bowl.
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To the tofu, add olive oil, salt, pepper, cornstarch, and the spice mix. Toss with a spatula till dry bits of cornstarch are not seen.
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Switch the coated tofu shreds to the baking sheet and unfold them out as a lot as potential. Pop the tofu within the oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or till well-browned and crisp, flipping and tossing the tofu shreds with a spatula on the midway level.
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Benefit from the tofu on high of a grain bowl, salad, in a wrap and many others!
