How to get your spouse/children to eat tofu, part 1

We are on quite a roll with the tofu theme, so we might as well roll with it for the rest of the week. Here is more from Sandy...


Everything tastes good fried, and tofu is no exception. This was how I got my husband to try tofu on its own.

Make this fried tofu for a snack.

Drain a brick of tofu (firm or extra firm -- do not use silken) on a clean tea towel or paper towel for half an hour.

Cut the tofu into cubes, about 1 inch.

Heat a frying pan with one inch of oil. When you stick a wooden cooking utensil, such as chopsticks or wooden spoon/fork, into the oil and get tiny bubbles, the oil is hot enough.

Gently put the tofu in the oil, not crowding the pan. You may need to fry in batches.

Turn the cubes in the oil, until golden brown.

Drain the cubes on paper towel. Just like making fried chicken or french fries.

While the tofu is still hot, sprinkle with some seasoning. I like to douse the cubes with cajun seasoning.

You can cut the raw tofu into different shapes before frying.


Crispy fried tofu goes great with beer. If you want to stir fry with fried tofu, omit the sprinkled seasonings; add to veggies towards the end of the cooking.