• Preparation and cooking time
• • Prep:5 mins
  • Cook:10 mins
  • plus 20 mins draining

• Easy

• Serves 2-4

Fry tofu in a coating of smoked paprika, garlic and seasoning to make these crispy tofu bites. Eat as a snack or as a starter or side dish in a veggie feast.

• Dairy-free

• Egg-freeGluten-free

• Vegan

• Vegetarian

Nutrition: Per serving (4)

NutrientUnit

kcal165

fat10g

saturates1g

carbs11g

sugars0g

fibre0g

protein8g

salt0.6g

Ingredients

• 400g block firm tofu
• 3 tbsp cornflour
• ½ tsp garlic granules
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

• STEP 1

  Drain the tofu, wrap in 4-5 sheets of kitchen paper, put on a plate and put something heavy over the top, like a wooden chopping board, or a tray with a few tins on it. Leave for 20 mins to drain the excess moisture from the tofu.

• STEP 2

  Mix the cornflour, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Unravel the tofu from the paper, cut in half through the centre, then cut into triangles, cubes or strips. 

• STEP 3

  Toss the tofu pieces in the spiced cornflour to coat all over. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the tofu for 2-4 mins on each side until golden, crunchy and browned at the edges. Smaller cubes will take 2 mins each side, larger triangles will take 4 mins. Cook in batches if you need to, adding a little more oil if the pan gets dry.

• STEP 4

  Drain the cooked tofu on kitchen paper and season with a pinch more salt before serving.