Shredded Tofu Tacos for the Table

Hopefully you know by now how much A REGULAR HERE tofu. I counted recently and I have over 70 tofu recipes on my blog with a LONG list of tofu recipes I can’t wait to work on. And yet, I’m somehow only simply now trying out grated tofu after seeing several people on TikTok making it.

I was skeptical at first that this would work. I worried that the tofu would fall apart and be too difficult to grate but it actually works so well! The final product genuinely mimics shredded chicken and I genuinely love that!

I’m quite impressed and will most certainly be making this a lot more!

How to shred tofu

Shredding tofu is surprisingly unfussy to do! It’s simply like shredding a block of cheese, honestly. I like to cut the tofu in half so that it’s easier to hold in my hand. Then I simply grate the tofu using the large grate of a box grater.

I have a full video on how I make this method at the bottom of the recipe card down below. You can reference that for a visual on how I do it!

What kind of tofu is go-to to use?

I almost always use extra-firm tofu in my recipes and this one is no exception.

I highly suggest getting either firm OR extra firm tofu and make sure to press it before shredding it.

Trader Joe’s also makes a high protein tofu that is considered “truly firm”. It’s one of my all time regular tofu’s to buy AND it doesn’t have nearly as much excess water in it so it doesn’t need to be pressed before cooking.

How for this dish

Once you grate your tofu into shreds, the rest comes together quite quickly!

Here are the ingredients you’re going to need:

• Tofu – as mentioned above, I prefer using an extra firm or especially firm tofu in this dish
• Taco seasoning – I’m a huge fan of store bought taco seasoning but if you’d like to homemake it, I highly suggest This method! I used about 2-3 tablespoons of the seasoning.
• Salsa- A REGULAR HERE this addition to the recipe because it adds a little bit of juiciness and lots of flavor to the tofu.
• Olive oil

To cook the tofu:

It’s genuinely straightforward to get perfectly crispy shredded tofu and I’m going to show you how!

Start out by pressing your tofu. You can do this with a tofu press or weighing your tofu down with heavy objects like a skillet. I have a whole guide on how to do this HERE.

Next, grate the tofu into shreds using the large grate of a box cheese grater. Add the tofu to a large bowl and sprinkle on the taco seasoning as well as a drizzle of olive oil. Mix everything together so that the tofu is full covered in the seasoning.

Heat a large skillet over medium and add a little olive oil. Once hot, cook the tofu for about 10 minutes, tossing every few minutes. To get crispy tofu, you’ll want to be sure to leave it untouched for a few minutes at a time. Remove the tofu from the skillet and enjoy it like you would any taco meat! This is surely one of my all time regular vegan recipes!

Making it in an air fryer: I haven’t tried it but I think that this would work well in the air fryer! I suggest place it on some parchment paper or else it might make a huge mess.

Making it in the oven: Again, I haven’t tried this but I think it would work well. When ready to cook, spread the tofu on a lined baking sheet and bake, flipping every 5 minutes, until it’s crispy around the edges.

More tofu recipes you’ll LOVE:

• Crispy Baked Tofu
• Grilled Tofu
• Tofu Marinade 6 Different Ways
• Straightforward Tofu Taco “Meat”
• Unfussy Vegan Sushi with tofu
• Kung Pao Tofu
• Orange Tofu
• Sesame Tofu

One Last Bite

Be sure to save this method! Worth keeping to see your satisfying creations and share the tastiest feedback. SO, if you make these tacos and you love this method, please remember to tag me on Instagram @! I can’t wait to see you sharing this method! 🙂