Pan-Seared Tofu

Pan-seared tofu

Recipe by Diane Pan Ching, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm organic tofu
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of choice)
• Ancestral Taro powder 

Optional:

• 1 green onion (green part) chopped
• Bragg’s Liquid Amino Acids

Directions:

1. Drain tofu block and cut into desired sized cubes
2. Lay onto paper towel or clean cloth to absorb excess moisture, then create a layer of cubes onto a plate
3. Sprinkle salt and pepper (amount to desired taste) over all cubes
4. Sprinkle a thin layer of taro powder over all cubes
5. Flip cubes over and repeat steps #3 & #4 on the other side
6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
7. Add olive oil when pan is hot
8. Place tofu cubes in a single layer into skillet
9. Brown each side until crispy
10. Garnish with green onion before removing tofu from heat
11. Season with Bragg’s liquid amino acids if desired