Crispy Blackened Tofu

Press the tofu to remove any excess water. If you don’t have a tofu press, just sandwich the slices of tofu between several sheets of kitchen paper or a clean tea towel, and place a heavy object on top. Leave it for at least 10 minutes.

Pour the soy sauce onto a plate and add the tofu. Leave it to marinate for several minutes, turning it over halfway.

Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients (except the oil) to create your spice mix. When the tofu is ready, lay it in the spice mix and press the spices into both of the large faces of the piece of tofu to create the crust.

Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat, and add the tofu. Cook over a high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the spices are blackened and the tofu is hot all the way through.

Recipe very slightly adapted from The Daily Garnish.