Cut open packet of tofu and drain the liquid out. Break the tofu square into 4 pieces. Take one piece of the tofu at a time and press between your hands over a bowl or the sink to squeeze out as much of the water as possible. Put squeezed tofu into a bowl.

*Optional - Add your dry spices to the tofu and stir to combine before frying. Check out this Tofu Italian Sausage recipe.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a frying pan on high heat. Add the squeezed, crumbled tofu to the hot pan.

*Optional - Add your liquid flavorings to the fried tofu, stir until the sauce is the thickness and consistency you want and serve.