Macaroni and Oka cheese with deep fried tofu
Macaroni and Oka cheese with deep fried tofu
 Macaroni and Oka cheese with deep fried tofu
Servings: 4 serving
Ingredients
For The Mac n Cheese
- 2 cups milk 2%
- 2 macaroni , uncooked
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups cheese shredded oka
- salt
- pepper
For The Tofu
- 1/2 firm tofu block extra
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika smokey
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsps bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat frying oil to 350F.
- Place the flour and spices in a tupperware container, seal and shake to combine.
- Separate tofu from excess flour, then add the tofu to the oil and deep fry at 350F for about 8-10 minutes.
- When tofu is done, toss in a large bowl with bbq until evenly coated.
- Drain tofu and cut into 1/2" cubes, add the cubes to the flour, seal again and shake to fully coat
- Cook the macaroni to desired doneness, drain and set aside.
- Heat the milk in a small pot on medium-low, stirring occasionally to prevent skin forming.
- In a large pot melt the butter on low then whisk in flour a little at a time. Continue to whisking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat on the pot, slowly add the milk while continuously whisking.
- Add cheese half a handful at a time, sprinkling all around to separate cheese shreds, continue to whisk vigorously the entire time. Only add more cheese when previous handful has fully melted.
- Stir in the macaroni noodles and adjust seasoning with desired amounts of salt and pepper.
