Tofu Bacon

The first time I made this I cried literal tears of joy. Then I put it on a sandwich with tomato and avocado. Then I had the best day ever.

1 block of firm tofu
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup maple syrup

1. Drain the tofu very very well (remove from package, wrap it in several towels, place a heavy book or two on top and let it sit for about 20 or so minutes)
   
2. slice the tofu lengthwise into the thinnest strips possible
3. mix the soy sauce and maple syrup together in a bowl
4. dip the strips in the mixture
5. heat about 1/2 an inch of olive oil in a frying pan. When the oil starts to sizzle start adding the tofu strips.
6. fry the tofu until they are crispy all the way through. A little burnage actually works in the tofu's favor in this case.