Shredded Tofu Chick'n
Shredded Tofu Chick'n
Ingredients
For the Shredded Tofu Chick'n
- 1 pound super firm tofu, vacuum-packed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Savory Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Serving Suggestions
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, for sandwiches
- 1 cup coleslaw, for sandwiches
- 1/2 cup pickle slices, for sandwiches
- 1/2 cup avocado cream, for tacos
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, for tacos
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for tacos
- 4 cups cooked noodles
- 2 green onions, sliced, for noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for noodles
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, for noodles
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the tofu: Remove the super firm tofu from its packaging. Since it's vacuum-packed, no freezing, boiling, or pressing is required.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Shred the tofu: Using a box grater, carefully shred the block of tofu into a medium bowl. Once the tofu block becomes too small to grate safely, crumble the remaining piece by hand to avoid injury.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the savory sauce: In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cook the tofu: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick or well-seasoned pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the shredded tofu to the pan, spreading it out in an even layer. Allow the tofu to cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, like hash browns, to develop a golden-brown crust. This browning adds texture and flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Continue cooking tofu: Flip the browned tofu and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some pieces are crispy and others remain softer. Transfer the cooked tofu to a clean bowl. Repeat the process with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the second batch of shredded tofu.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Combine tofu and sauce: Return all the cooked tofu to the pan. Pour the prepared savory sauce over the tofu. Stir well to ensure all the tofu is evenly coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, if you desire further browning or to warm the sauce through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve: The Shredded Tofu Chick'n is now ready to serve. Enjoy it in sandwiches with barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and pickles; in tacos with avocado cream, diced tomatoes, and cilantro; or over noodles with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes. It's also delicious on its own!
⏱️ 5 min
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Shredded Tofu Chick'n
For the Shredded Tofu Chick'n
- 1 pound super firm tofu, vacuum-packed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Savory Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Serving Suggestions
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, for sandwiches
- 1 cup coleslaw, for sandwiches
- 1/2 cup pickle slices, for sandwiches
- 1/2 cup avocado cream, for tacos
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, for tacos
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for tacos
- 4 cups cooked noodles
- 2 green onions, sliced, for noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for noodles
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, for noodles
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the tofu: Remove the super firm tofu from its packaging. Since it's vacuum-packed, no freezing, boiling, or pressing is required.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Shred the tofu: Using a box grater, carefully shred the block of tofu into a medium bowl. Once the tofu block becomes too small to grate safely, crumble the remaining piece by hand to avoid injury.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the savory sauce: In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cook the tofu: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick or well-seasoned pan over medium-high heat. Add half of the shredded tofu to the pan, spreading it out in an even layer. Allow the tofu to cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, like hash browns, to develop a golden-brown crust. This browning adds texture and flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Continue cooking tofu: Flip the browned tofu and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some pieces are crispy and others remain softer. Transfer the cooked tofu to a clean bowl. Repeat the process with the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the second batch of shredded tofu.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Combine tofu and sauce: Return all the cooked tofu to the pan. Pour the prepared savory sauce over the tofu. Stir well to ensure all the tofu is evenly coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, if you desire further browning or to warm the sauce through.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve: The Shredded Tofu Chick'n is now ready to serve. Enjoy it in sandwiches with barbecue sauce, coleslaw, and pickles; in tacos with avocado cream, diced tomatoes, and cilantro; or over noodles with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes. It's also delicious on its own!
⏱️ 5 min