Ilya's Herb-crusted Tofu
From Deborah Madison's 'Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone'

Ingredients

1 1 lb package silken tofu

1 cup fine bread crumbs

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, Asiago, or other hard cheese

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tsp dried basil or marjoram

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried savory

1 egg, beaten with 2 tbsp milk

olive oil for frying

Directions

    1) Slice the tofu into slabs about 1/3 inch thick and set on paper towels to drain.

    2) Meanwhile, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and herbs in a flat dish.

    3) Dip each piece of tofu into the egg mixture, then the bread crumbs.

    4) Heat oil in the skillet.

    5) When the oil is hot, add the tofu and fry over medium heat on both sides until golden.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Serve over jasmine rice with dill.

Ilya Khazanov is the DC Vegetarian Cooking Group's resident beer sommeleir. He's also a jazz musician; playing the organ, piano, guitar and drums. He lives in Maryland.