Author: Yes, you read that right. Vegan Fried Egg. No, Sam has not turned into a mad scientist this week, but she has turned into a craving stomper.
When I posted my recipe for Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce (which is basically a vegan egg yolk), 2 things happened.
- I got flooded with messages from people raving about how dippy eggs were the only thing they missed since going vegan and now I have fulfilled their cravings. (Woot!)
- I got flooded with messages from people raving about the vegan egg sauce but also asking if I could make a fried egg version.
Craving stomper Sam, here to the rescue!
For my vegan friends who crave a fried egg, for anyone who wants to try an easy, fun, and playful recipe, or for a great April fool's day breakfast, I bring you my vegan fried egg.
And guess what, it's actually pretty darn eggy tasting!
To make a Vegan Fried Egg: Turn the block of tofu on its side and cut into 4 thin slices. Use the tip of your knife to cut off the corners of the tofu making it a rough circle. You could alternatively use a round cookie cutter, or just leave it as a rectangle.
Melt the vegan butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu slices in a single layer (you may have to work in batches). Fry the tofu a couple of minutes per side until lightly browned around the edges, flip and repeat on the other side.
Once the tofu slices are cooked, remove from pan and place directly onto plates or serving dishes. Use a small round cookie cutter, a shot glass, or the tip of your knife to cut a small circle in the middle of the fried tofu slices. Serve the slices on a plate and fill the holes with the Vegan Toast Dipping Sauce. Garnish with salt and pepper as desired. You can serve any leftover dipping sauce in a small dish on the side.
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Vegan Fried Egg!?
Servings: fried eggs
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Ingredients
- 1 recipe Vegan Egg Yolk
- 1 block (about 445g) medium-firm or firm tofu, drained
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- When preparing the Vegan Egg Yolk you can add 1 - 2 teaspoons more cornstarch if you want the yolk to be thicker.
- Turn the block of tofu on its side and cut into 4 - 6 thin slices. Use the tip of your knife to cut off the corners of the tofu making it a rough circle. You could alternatively use a round cookie cutter, or just leave it as a rectangle.
- Melt the vegan butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add in the tofu slices in a single layer (you may have to work in batches). Fry the tofu a couple of minutes per side until lightly browned around the edges, flip and repeat on the other side.
- Once the tofu slices are cooked, remove from pan and place directly onto plates or serving dishes. Use a small round cookie cutter, a shot glass, or the tip of your knife to cut a small circle in the middle of the fried tofu slices. Serve the slices on a plate and fill the holes with the Vegan Egg Yolk. Garnish with salt and pepper as desired. You can serve any leftover dipping sauce in a small dish on the side.
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Sam.
Ashley C says
So delicious! I was honestly pleasantly surprised on how phenomenal the yolk was and I’m not even a runny yolk “regular” egg person. I just am blown away and this will be in my regular morning breakfast rotation.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Aww I love that! So thrilled you enjoyed it Ashely 🙂
Diana says
(no need to post) FYI: What's going on with the video(s)? I wanted to see the fried egg video and got just a portion of the video then it jumps to a commercial then another recipe and that gets cut off and then it goes to another commercial and --repeat. I can't wait to try the quick and easy bacon recipe. Thanks for your story. I'm thinking about becoming vegan. My daughter and her family is and I am always looking for recipes to make my grandchildren. Love your vivacious personality.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Diana! Thanks so much for the kind words! I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipes and thinking about going vegan! 💚 I’m so sorry about the video hiccups. If you hit “Stay” when prompted, it should let you keep watching without skipping to an ad or another video. And while I know ads can be annoying, they do help me keep creating and sharing free content, so thank you for your support! 😊 Let me know how the bacon recipe turns out!
SerialMom says
The gooey, rich, and creamy yoke was a wild contrast against the mild, slightly firm & crispy edges. It was truly Eggmazing!
Unlike other vegan fried egg recipes, this one doesn’t taste like chicken or require uncommon or expensive ingredients. The cooking process isn’t delicate or fragile either. I mean, seriously. . . have you seen some of them? I’m not a mad scientist; I just want a fried egg (ish). Anyway, this is by far the easiest to prepare, with the least amount of ingredients, and it tastes like a Sunshiny Day!
I pre-sliced my tofu and stored it in the freezer. I have a slicer that allows me to get just the right thickness. I was pleasantly surprised with the spongier texture of the tofu (white of the egg) after freezing it. The water crystals left little air pockets in the tofu, allowing it to absorb more flavor once fried. I used a mild oil and sprayed a few sprays of sesame oil. The crispy edges were so delicious.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Wonderful, I am so happy you love the recipe 🙂