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Coconut Tofu Bites Recipe
The coconut breadcrumb coating on these baked coconut tofu bites is as crisp and perfectly spiced as the inner tofu is tender and juicy.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
13
minutes
mins
Total Time
23
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:
Thai
Diet:
Vegetarian
Servings:
16
bites
Author:
Emily Leary
Equipment
Weighing scales
Measuring spoons
Large mixing bowl
Small mixing bowl
Whisk
Kitchen knife
Chopping board
Nonstick baking sheet
Parchment/baking paper
Ingredients
280
g
extra firm tofu
50
g
plain white flour (all purpose flour)
1
medium free-range egg
beaten
25
g
panko breadcrumbs
25
g
desiccated coconut
(unsweetened)
pinch
salt and black pepper
1/2
tsp
cumin powder
1/2
tsp
paprika
1/2
tsp
garlic granules
2
tbsp
oil
to grease
Metric
-
Ounces
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan).
Drain your tofu and pat it dry, then cut in a 4 by 4 pattern to give 16 bitesize pieces.
Put the breadcrumbs and coconut in a bowl. Add the cumin powder, paprika, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper and mix together.
Set up two further bowls, one containing your flour seasoned with salt and pepper and one containing your beaten egg.
Dip a piece of tofu into the flour, turning to lightly cover on all sides. Shake off the excess.
Now dip the piece of tofu into the beaten egg, coating on all sides. Allow any excess to drip away.
Finally, turn your piece of tofu over in the breadcrumbs to cover all over.
Repeat with every cube of tofu, placing them on a lined and an oiled baking tray.
Drizzle oil over the tops.
Bake for 8 minutes, then turn each of the bites over cook for a further 5 or until golden and crisp.
Serve with sweet chilli sauce or a soy sauce to dip.
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Nutrition
Calories:
58
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
10
mg
|
Sodium:
27
mg
|
Potassium:
49
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
46
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
11
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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