food

BBQ Sauce:

• 1/2 cup vegan BBQ sauce
• 2 tbsp agave syrup (use less if you don't want it too sweet)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Just mix it all nicely and give it a good stir!

Tofu:

• 1 block of super firm tofu
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• The entire thing of BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil (it should work with any oil for pan frying)

I added red pepper flakes as a garnish.

1. I used super firm tofu, but if you have a less firm version, it's a good idea to press it. You can do this by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and letting a heavy object like a pan or a book sit on it for 15 to 30 minutes. Put a plate underneath to keep things clean!
2. I sliced the tofu into triangles. Do whatever shape you'd like!
3. Coat it with the cornstarch.
4. Pan-fry it with the oil on medium-high heat. I did about 3 minutes on each side.
5. Lower the heat and add the BBQ sauce. Move it around and get it coated really well. Let it sit for maybe about 1 to 2 minutes when you get the tofu nicely sauced up.
6. Add whatever garnish you want. Like I said, I used red pepper flakes, but things like green onions and sesame seeds would probably work well too.

Ranch:

• 1/2 cup vegan mayo (I used store-bought)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp parsley
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp water (I added this to adjust the consistency a bit)

Mix it all together really nicely. Adjust each ingredient to whatever amount you fancy.

Dat shit was bussing!