KENTUCKY FRIED TOFU (OR TEMPEH) WITH PAN GRAVY

Tofu – 1 lb, firm, fresh, cubed

Nutritional Yeast - 1/2 to 1 cup

Sesame Seeds - 2 - 4 Teaspoons

Peanut Oil - 2 - 4 Tablespoons

Soy Sauce, Shoyu or Tamari - 2 - 4 Teaspoons

Pan Gravy:

Flour - 2 Tablespoons

Soy, Rice or Almond Milk or Water - 1 cup

Heat a large cast iron skillet, wok or electric skillet.  Cube Tofu and roll in Nutritional Yeast and Sesame Seeds.  Add Peanut Oil to hot skillet.  When oil is hot, add the Tofu.  Let fry well on one side before turning over.  Add Soy Sauce to taste.  When Tofu cubes are browned on each side, turn off the burner and remove the Tofu to a holding dish.  Sprinkle Flour into hot pan.  Add Milk or Water, scraping up the crusty pan bits and stirring constantly until it thickens into gravy.

Serve with mashed potatoes and peas, or corn on the cob, or noodles, or rice, or.....

Gets even better after refrigeration.  Even tastes great cold!  This recipe is the answer to any residual cravings any vegan might be having for Kentucky Fried Chicken!