BBQ Tofu with Fried Corn

This is another inspiration from the long-defunct Big E's restaurant. This is a hearty, vegetarian meal that is really tasty. Big E served it with a corn hash. I simplify it with a real basic fried corn recipe also tastes great served on top of grits. Another variation is to cut large fillets out of the tofu, follow the same instructions, and serve it as a sandwich.

BBQ Tofu Ingredients

• 1/4 to 1/2 pound firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• BBQ sauce
  

Breading:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Fried Corn Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon shortening
• 2-3 ears of sweet corn (or 1 1/2 cups frozen kernels)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

BBQ Tofu Instructions

• Dip moist tofu into breading
• Pan fry in vegetable oil until golden brown (2-3 minutes at medium heat)
  
• Drain and place in baking dish and cover with favorite BBQ sauce (I prefer Ken Davis, it has no corn syrup in it)
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
• Serve on top of fried corn
  

Fried Corn Instructions

• Heat shortening in large skillet until it shimmers
• Add corn, salt and pepper---heat through
• Add milk and cream and cook until corn is hot and liquid begins to boil