Crusted Tofu

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb firm tofu
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups corn flakes, coarsely crushed
• salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 take your tofu and cut it into 1/2-inch thick slabs across the short side of the tofu block and set them aside.
• 2 in a shallow, non-reactive bowl, combine your buttermilk and herbs and add the tofu to that bowl and turn it to coat well.
• 3 let stand 20 minutes in this mixture.
• 4 meanwhile, mix the cornflakes with the salt and cayenne and place it in a flat, wide dish.
• 5 heat your olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and coat your tofu slabs in the cornflake mixture, making sure to press the cornflakes gently into the tofu to cover.
• 6 place the coated tofu slabs in the heated pan and allow them to cook for 4 minutes until golden brown.
• 7 turn the tofu and cook on the other side 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
• 8 serve immediately or place on a baking pan in a 200-degree oven to keep warm until ready to serve.