Cover the bottom of your saute pan with a layer of olive oil and put the flame on low-medium. While you're waiting for it to heat, you will cut the tofu... There are all kinds of creative ways to cut (or even mash!) the tofu but for this recipe, cut it into 1" squares. (Cut length wise, then cut width wise, then cut right through the middle, horizontally.) Don't worry about being perfect. Just approximate.
Step2
By this time your oil should be just right. (If you want, you can test it by flicking a tiny bit of water into the pan. If it sizzles a little, it's perfect. If it sizzles a lot, turn down the heat until the oil cools down.) Place the tofu squares in the pan so that each piece touches the surface.
Step3
Cover the tofu squares with garlic and pepper. Add three or four shakes of cayenne. Add three or four shakes of Spike. Allow the tofu squares to brown. (This should take about 10 minutes depending on how high your heat is.) Once they've browned, turn them over with your spatula and brown the other side. No need to add any more spice.
Step4
If you'd like slightly more brown tofu, gently stir them around and allow them to cook a little longer. If you like bar-b-q flavor or teriyaki flavor, here's a great time to add a little bit of your favorite sauce and allow to cook for an additional minute or two. Voila! Spicy Tofu Squares!
Tips & Warnings
Tofu soaks in flavors quite easily. Go ahead and create your own exotic creations, as if you were making your favorite meat or fish dish.
This recipe is "to taste" so have fun when adding the spices.
The leftovers are great right out of the fridge for a mid-day snack the next day.
Don't cook too fast or you'll get a burned outside.
Don't cook too slow or they'll taste too oily. (If the tofu is done before your other food, just turn off the heat and cover.
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