Country Fried Tofu Biscuits & Gravy

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 12.82 ounces

Ingredients

Biscuits
1 pound 8 ounces biscuit dough, plain (1 premade biscuit = 2 ounces)

Batter
2 cups non-dairy milk, soy, unsweetened
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Breading
2 cups bread crumbs, dry, plain
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Tofu
9 2/3 cup extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, cubed (2 ounce, 2″ square planks)

Gravy
7 tablespoons non-dairy butter
9 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
5 1/3 cups non-dairy milk, soy, unsweetened, warm

Preparation

1. For the biscuits – Bake biscuits according to manufacturer’s directions
2. For batter – In a bowl, whisk soy milk, vinegar and mustard and let sit 10 minutes to thicken like buttermilk. Stir in remaining ingredients in step 2 until smooth.
3. For breading – Combine all ingredients in step 3 and stir together.
4. For tofu – Dip tofu planks into batter and then toss in dry breading to coat. Repeat for thicker coating, if desired. Fry in deep fryer at 350°F for 305 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Tofu can be fried to order or held in hotel pans in hot box or hot well until ready for service.
5. For the gravy – Make a roux by melting butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add flour, stirring while cooking until lightly browned (blonde stage), about 3-4 minutes. Add spices and stir in. Slowly add in warm soymilk, whisking constantly for smooth consistency. Allow to simmer and reduce 1- minutes until thick. Gravy can be stored in a Bain Marie in a hot well until ready for service.
6. For service – Slice one biscuit in half, top base with 2 tofu planks and 3 ounces gravy.

Nutrition information

Calories: 516 Total Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 2g Carbohydrate: 63g Fiber: 4g Total Sugars: 6g Protein: 22g Sodium: 982mg

*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.