Let's Dish: Tofu fries

There generally seem to be those who love tofu and those who don't necessarily share that opinion. But Chris Koetke, host of the Live Well Network show "Let's Dish," has a recipe for tofu fries that is loved by pretty much everyone. You can find more recipes like this on the Live Well Network.

Recipe for Tofu fries

Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 5 minutes (plus 1 hour pressing time)

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 lb. firm, water packed tofu

Cornstarch

Vegetable oil for frying

Assorted dipping sauces (i.e. hot wing sauce, ketchup, aioli, BBQ, honey mustard, etc)

Preparation:

1. Remove the tofu from the water it is packed in. Press the tofu by placing a plate on it and a weight on top of it, or in a tofu press. Let press for one hour.

2. Cut the tofu into a French fry shape about 1/2 x 1/2 x several inches.

3. Coat the tofu liberally in cornstarch.

4. Place in a hot saute pan with about 1/4-inch of hot vegetable oil.

5. Saute all sides until they are lightly browned and crunchy.

6. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

7. Serve piping hot with dipping sauces.