Spice-Crusted Tofu

Name: Spice-Crusted Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 tofu steaks, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu; 3 tablespoons boiling water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons honey; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Submitted by Enduring Gastronomy

"Pantry ingredients and basic spices transform a block of tofu into a simple meal."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 8 tofu steaks
Serves:: 4

ingredients

3 tablespoons pine nuts or 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu
3 tablespoons boiling water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

directions

In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast pine nuts, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant (~2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl to cool.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
Drain tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Cut crosswise into eight 1/2-inch thick slices.
Dredge the tofu liberally with the spice mixture, coating all sides.
In a small bowl, mix boiling water, lemon juice and honey.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Swirl to coat the bottom.
Add tofu and cook on one side until brown and crusty (~4 minutes). Flip and cook the other side (~3 minutes).
Add honey mixture to the pan and quickly shake to coat the tofu. It will BUBBLE UP and EVAPORATE VERY QUICKLY.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.

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Reviews

these are ok - i followed the recipe exactly, but had to cook the tofu in 2 batches because all 8 slices would not fit in the pan. the honey/citrus is overpowering, then you get a strong aftertaste of paprika...they did not get crispy as i would have liked either

ShortieNJ
This was great with the changes I had to make. I used cider vinegar instead of lemon juice and some chili powder instead of coriander, because those are what I had. The cooking method worked very nicely. One comment-you mention pepper in the directions but not the ingredient list. Nice veg. main course!

maggiepcs

Tweaks

This was great with the changes I had to make. I used cider vinegar instead of lemon juice and some chili powder instead of coriander, because those are what I had. The cooking method worked very nicely. One comment-you mention pepper in the directions but not the ingredient list. Nice veg. main course!

maggiepcs