Tofu Cheese Fries

Ingredients

• Canola oil

  3 cup or 654g

• Tofu

  Firm, prepared with calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride (nigari)

  14 oz or 397g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Cheddar cheese

  6 oz or 170g

• Sour cream

  Reduced fat, cultured

  8 tbsp or 120g

• Scallions

  Spring onions or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw

  4 medium or 60g

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler to high.
2. Heat about ½ inch of canola oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F.
3. Drain and pat dry the tofu. Slice into thin strips resembling french fries, then season with salt and pepper.
4. Carefully place the tofu strips into the hot oil and deep fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
5. Remove the fried tofu from the oil and spread on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler and melt the cheese until bubbly and slightly browned.
7. Remove from the broiler and transfer the cheesy tofu fries to a serving plate.
8. Serve immediately, topped with sour cream and chopped scallions.