Tofu Waffles

37g protein

Recipe by Nikoleta, vegan cook and author of every recipe in the Tofu app · @surovadcerka

Ingredients

Waffles

• 400 g firm tofu (extra-firm)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil (toasted)
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

topping

• 1 avocado
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 lime

Contains: gluten, sesame, soy

How to make it

1. Pat the tofu dry and wrap each block tightly in a clean kitchen towel. Place a heavy pan or several books on top and press for at least 15 minutes. This step is essential — it helps the tofu absorb the marinade better.
2. Cut each pressed block into two thick slabs (four slabs total).
3. In a shallow dish, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sesame oil.
4. Arrange the tofu slices in the marinade in a single layer. Let them soak up the marinade for about 5 minutes. If you have more time or are preparing the tofu in advance, you can leave it to marinate overnight.
5. Preheat your waffle iron on its highest setting. Brush both plates generously with neutral oil.
6. Mix the nutritional yeast and cornstarch together on a small flat plate. Lift each marinated slab, let the excess marinade drip off, and press both sides firmly into the mixture. This is your crunch layer — coat it well.
7. Place one slab at a time into the hot waffle iron and close it gently — don't crush down hard. Cook for about 5 minutes until deeply golden and crispy at the edges. Resist opening it for the first 4 minutes or it will stick. Repeat with 2 remaining slabs.
8. While the waffles cook, smash or slice the avocado and season with salt and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve the hot waffles topped with avocado, chili flakes, and an extra squeeze of lime.

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