Tofu Piccata

Making piccata typically involves frying thinly sliced meat, like chicken or veal, and dressing it in a lemon and caper pan sauce. But what if the "meat" isn't meat at all? That's the inventive idea that this quick recipe--which features a firm block of tofu instead--explores. Pressing the water out of the tofu before cooking firms it up and allows it to soak up the sauce's deep flavors. A cornstarch dredge ensures a crispy fry and acts as a thickener when it's time to make the sauce. The result is a meatless meal that's light, punchy and satisfying.