FOLAMI'S BBQ TOFU
Kwanzaa gatherings continue to go strong in community centers and at home in dining rooms, as they have since 1966. The seven-day holiday of self-reflection, often an extension of Christmas or the winter solstice, culminates with the karamu, or feast. The spread leans heavily vegetarian. In Atlanta, Folami Prescott-Adams dries, seasons, fries and broils pounds of tofu. Store-bought, tomato-based barbecue sauce provides the comfort factor. She is a 40-year veteran of Kwanzaa and maintains a spreadsheet of potluck logistics for her family and guests. Alongside this vegetarian barbecue, Dr. Prescott-Adams's buffet feeds more than 100 people, and the greatest hits include macaroni and cheese, red punch and black-eyed peas.
Provided by Nicole Taylor
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Two and a half hours before serving, start drying out the tofu: Place the slices in a single layer between clean, dry dish towels or double layers of paper towels. Press to remove water from the tofu, and let stand for 2 hours, replacing the soaked towels once or twice, until there is very little water left in the tofu. (You can press and dry the tofu quickly, and use it immediately, but it will be less crisp.)
- Heat a broiler to its highest setting. Heat a large skillet over medium and add the oil and butter, swirling to cover the bottom. Pour the tamari into a small, shallow dish. Press the tofu one last time. Quickly dip both sides of a single slice in the tamari and place it in the skillet. (Be careful as the liquid may lead to hot pops from the oil.) Repeat with the remaining tofu slices and tamari.
- Cook until the tofu gets the same beautiful golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. While the tofu browns, spread half of the barbecue sauce on a small rimmed baking sheet. Transfer the tofu to the barbecue sauce on the sheet, then cover with the remaining sauce. Broil, turning once, until the sauce thickens and bubbles, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.
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Roshik ten
[email protected]This recipe is a disaster. I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tofu turned out burnt and the sauce was curdled. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Dharma raj Tamang
[email protected]I'm really disappointed with this recipe. I followed the instructions exactly, but my tofu turned out terrible. It was mushy and flavorless. I will not be making this recipe again.
JF P
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The tofu was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Mostakim Mia
[email protected]I'm glad I tried this recipe, but I don't think I'll make it again. It was just okay, and there are other tofu recipes that I like better.
Nakivumbi Bridget
[email protected]This recipe is a good starting point, but I think it needs some tweaking. I would recommend using a different type of BBQ sauce, and I would also add some more vegetables to the recipe.
Asho Bhudram
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was good, but it wasn't amazing. I might try it again with some different substitutions to see if I can make it better.
Arshad Lali
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my tofu sauce was really runny. I had to add some cornstarch to thicken it up.
Malakai Thomas
[email protected]I found that the tofu took longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to cook it for an extra 10 minutes before it was crispy.
Md Saju love
[email protected]I thought this recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less BBQ sauce, or using a different type of BBQ sauce that is less sweet.
Trey Smith
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tofu didn't turn out crispy. It was still good, but it wasn't as good as it could have been.
md AmirHH
[email protected]I made this recipe with a few substitutions. I used tempeh instead of tofu, and I used a different type of BBQ sauce. It turned out great!
Ntsoaki Ralitau
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat tofu. My kids loved the BBQ sauce, and they ate the tofu without even realizing it was tofu.
Kifayat Mughal
[email protected]I love that this recipe is vegan. I'm trying to eat more plant-based meals, and this recipe is a great option.
raza satti
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also healthy and delicious.
Bimal Sah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The BBQ sauce is so good that it makes the tofu taste amazing.
Nobom Maswana
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I had some tofu in my fridge that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The tofu turned out great.
Popy Aktar
[email protected]I made this recipe for a BBQ party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tofu and asked for the recipe.
Phillimon Pholosho
[email protected]This is the best tofu recipe I've ever tried. The tofu is so crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is also delicious.
ejenavi Grace
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.
Clen Pen
[email protected]This BBQ tofu is amazing! It's so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is perfect. I'm definitely going to make this again.