Shred the tofu

• Grate the tofu on the coarse side of a box grater.
• No need to press it, it will dry out in the pan.

Mix the sauce

• Combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder and tomato paste in a bowl.

Pan-fry the tofu

• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the shredded tofu and fry until golden and dried out.

Add the sauce and reduce

• Pour the sauce over the tofu and toss to coat.
• Cook down until the sauce thickens and glazes the tofu.

Serve

• Serve hot as a protein-rich topping for any meal.