• 1 lb extra-firm tofu (pressed, frozen, thawed, and drained)
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

The night before (if possible otherwise skip the freezing/thawing and do the rest of the steps)

1. Cut tofu into 1/2" slabs.
2. Fold a clean towel around tofu and press to remove excess liquid.
3. Freeze.

To prepare:

4. Thaw tofu.
5. Preheat broiler and line a baking sheet with a Silpat pad.
6. Cut the tofu and arrange it onto the Silpat and salt and pepper it to taste.
7. Place under broiler and cook, turning every 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crisp, for approximately 10 minutes.