1 tbsp maple syrup + 1 tbsp brown sugar (or 2 tbsp of either)
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Drain tofu and press for at least 30 minutes.
Slice tofu into strips about ⅛ inch thick (I got 20 strips).
Arrange strips on a towel and press again for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and whisk together the soy sauce, smoke, syrup/sugar, and nutritional yeast.
Spritz a pan with nonstick spray and arrange tofu strips on the pan.
Brush the tofu with the soy sauce mixture then bake for 10 minutes.
Flip tofu and brush with more mixture. Bake another 10 minutes. Repeat (baking a total of 30 minutes). This should use all of the marinade.
Once tofu is done baking, heat a skillet over medium heat.
Line pan with a little oil and fry the tofu on each side for 1 - 2 minutes, until crisp.
If making ahead of time, refrigerate or freeze after baking. Thaw if frozen and fry in pan before serving.
Notes
Nutritional estimate uses 1 tsp oil and regular tofu. To make it more worth the time, you can double or triple the recipe. Tofu is best refrigerated or frozen prior to frying.