Crumbed Tofu Bites

Today I have another tasty tofu prep to add to my treasure trove of recipes. I often get told by may people that tofu is bland and not very palatable and more than many times I’ve had the satisfying pleasure of changing their minds with my tofu recipes. These crumbed tofu bites are seasoned beautifully with herbs & spices and Panko bread crumbs for that extra crunch.

Prep: 15 mins Cooking time:  20 mins Yields: 24

• 400g firm tofu  – Remove from liquid. Cut the tofu 2cm thick by the length of the tofu block. 
• 1 Cup (250ml) Panko bread crumbs.  
• Oil for deep frying 

Breading ingredients 

• 1 Cup (250ml) Cake wheat flour 
• ¼ Cup (60ml) Corn starch flour (maizena)
• 2 tsp (10ml) garlic powder 
• 2 tsp (10ml) onion powder
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
• ½ tsp white pepper 
• 1 Tbsp (15ml) Vegan chicken spice mix (Ina Paarmans) 
• 1 tsp (5ml) mild chili powder 
• ½ tsp (2.5ml) salt 

Mix the breading ingredients together in a deep plate – Keep aside.  

Dipping Liquid 

• 1 Cup (250ml) water
• 30ml medium or hot Chili sauce (I used Nando’s hot sauce). 
• 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder 
• 1 tsp (5ml) onion powder
• 30ml Cake wheat flour 
• 1 Tbsp (15ml) corn flour (maizena) 
• 30ml Tango vegan mayonnaise 
• 1 Tbsp (15ml) soy sauce 

Mix the dipping ingredients together in a small deep container (big enough for the tofu to fit). 

This is how 🙂 

Place the panko bread crumbs onto a flat plate. 

Start by dipping the tofu into the dipping liquid then into the breading mixture.  Get the mixture all over the tofu.  

Dip the same tofu back into the dipping liquid and into the panko bread crumbs. Be sure to coat it well.  

Place the crumbed Tofu on a tray.  Repeat the process until you have crumbed all the tofu.  

Heat the oil in a deep pot or a pan. The oil should be medium hot. 

Gently place the crumbed tofu into the heated oil.  Fry for 2 minutes on each side until they float and are golden brown.  Drain on a paper towel. 

Serve with vegan mayonnaise mixed with your favourite hot sauce.