Use your waffle iron to make waffle tofu! It is crispy on the skin, tender within the center, and makes an ideal car for any toppings, sauces, or garnishes you want! It additionally makes an ideal high-protein substitute for toast. Fast and straightforward to make with simply 3 components!
All you have to make waffle tofu is tofu (duh), cornstarch, and spray oil. Now this may appear fairly bland, and it’s, that is why you have to prime your tofu waffle with a topping or sauce of some type. I did do a take a look at 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 holding 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 skin, and tender on the within, it is the proper chewy texture.
For the toppings, within the photographs, I made a easy spicy sesame scallion sauce which is delish! I included the recipe beneath 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’ll be able to go candy or savory.
Some topping/sauce strategies:
- spicy sesame scallion sauce (recipe beneath)
- chimichurri
- smashed avocado and every part 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
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.
Preheat your waffle maker. Earlier than including the tofu to the waffle iron, spray every slice generously with oil in order that there aren’t any dry spots. Flippantly spray the iron with extra spray oil, then organize the tofu slices in a single layer. Shut the waffle iron, then stability one thing heavy on prime (resembling 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 calmly 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 completely different sauces, or add any toppings you want.
In case you are making the spicy sesame scallion sauce, merely add all the sauce components to a medium bowl and blend. Spoon over the waffle tofu.
This waffle tofu is…
- crispy on the skin, tender within the center
- fast and straightforward to make
- versatile- garnish with any sauce or topping you want!
Extra tofu recipes you would possibly like:
Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
The Greatest Air Fryer Tofu
Fast & Simple Tofu Bacon
Simple Sticky Teriyaki Tofu
Baked Tofu Bites (this one is a fan favourite)!
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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
Waffle Tofu!
Use your waffle iron to make waffle tofu! It is crispy on the skin, tender within the center, and makes an ideal car for any toppings, sauces, or garnishes you want! It additionally makes an ideal high-protein substitute for toast. Fast and straightforward to make with simply 3 components!
Servings: (makes 1 big waffle from 1 block of tofu)
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 (elective, 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
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Add the cornstarch to a big bowl. Take every tofu slice and coat it in cornstarch, then shake off the surplus.
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Preheat your waffle maker. Earlier than including the tofu to the waffle iron, spray every slice generously with oil in order that there aren’t any dry spots. Flippantly spray the iron with extra spray oil, then organize the tofu slices in a single layer. Shut the waffle iron, then stability one thing heavy on prime (resembling 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 calmly golden. This may take anyplace from 10 to twenty minutes.
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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 completely different sauces, or add any toppings you want.
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In case you are making the spicy sesame scallion sauce, merely add all the sauce components to a medium bowl and blend. Spoon over the waffle tofu.
Notes
Some topping/sauce strategies:
- spicy sesame scallion sauce (recipe above)
- chimichurri
- smashed avocado and every part 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
Vitamin
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 2 servings) | Energy: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fats: 22g | Saturated Fats: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 3g | Monounsaturated Fats: 2g | Ldl cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 5mg
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