Fried-Tofu with Mushroom Gravy For A Decadent Vegetarian Meal [Recipe]

Preparing this fried-tofu with mushroom gravy should not take more than a few minutes, but the result is a decadent vegetarian meal. This dish is full of flavor and can be modified to include more or fewer ingredients, as you deem necessary. Try making it at home and surprise people with a meal that they will never forget.

Try This Fried-Tofu with Mushroom Gravy For A Satisfying Treat 

To prepare this meal, you will need extra firm tofu, cornstarch, Italian herb seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, onion, olive oil, rosemary, button mushrooms, and vegetable broth.

You can swap out some of these ingredients with others. Try using seitan, cassava flour, dry oregano, dry thyme, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, red onions, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and mushroom broth.

Tofu is a great choice for this vegetarian meal because it is both high in protein and low in fat. This food is made from mashed soybeans, and it remains extremely versatile. Tofu is considered a complete protein because it contains all 9 essential amino acids. It is also a great source of iron, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1.

Paired with mushrooms, you will get a ton of nutrients from this recipe. Mushrooms are a great source of vitamin D, calcium, zinc, copper, potassium, and B vitamins among some. This fungus is also an alternative to other starchy foods, and it contains fiber, which can help you stay full, digest better, and lower blood cholesterol.

Before you use tofu, be sure to press it and dry it. You will be rolling the tofu on top of the crust mix, and then frying it. You can also bake it if you want to keep the dish healthy.

For the gravy, start by heating the onion in oil, and then stir in the rosemary and mushrooms. Finish with the broth and cook until it thickens.

Serve your tasty fried tofu with mushroom gravy over white rice or potatoes.

Fried-Tofu with Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

• 16 oz (400 g) pack extra firm tofu, pat dry, cut into 6 slices

• Breading

• 1/2 cup (64 g) cornstarch

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Gravy

• 5 button mushrooms, chopped

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp dried rosemary

• 2 tsp cornstarch

Directions

• Preparing the crust
• Combine all crust ingredients in a shallow mixing bowl.
• Preparing the Gravy
• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Cook onions for 5 minutes.
• Mix in the mushroom and rosemary.
• Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Cook for 3 minutes.
• Add in the vegetable broth and cook for 12 minutes.
• Heat oil in another pan over medium heat.
• Roll tofu in the crust mixture.
• Cook tofu in hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes each side.
• Drain and place tofu on a serving plate.
• Pour mushroom gravy over tofu.
• Serve with rice.
• Enjoy!

Looking to try another amazingly tasty mushroom dish? Check out this Mushroom Risotto recipe!