Coconut Crusted Tofu is hands-down, my favourite way to enjoy tofu. I used to be a ‘tofu-hater’ until I tried fried Coconut Tofu for the first time, and since then, I have played with a recipe until I created what is now my go-to favourite for Tofu night. Here is my recipe for Coconut Baked Tofu:
Ingredients:
1 Block of Tofu
Marinade: 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Tsp Chili Sauce 2 Tbsp Lime Juice 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1/4Cup Water
Coating: 2 Tbsp Whole Wheat Flour 2 Tbsp Corn Starch 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Cup Cold Water 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions: Cut tofu into cubes or rectangles.
Press tofu between paper towels to squeeze out water.
Mix the Soy Sauce, Chili Sauce, Lime Juice, Brown Sugar, and Water, in a shallow container.
Add tofu and ensure that each piece is sitting in the marinade.
Let sit for 1-2 hours, flipping halfway to ensure both sides soak up flavour.
Preheat oven to 350’
In a small bowl, mix together Corn Starch, Flour, Baking Soda and Cold Water.
In another bowl, mix t…
Ingredients:
1 Block of Tofu
Marinade: 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Tsp Chili Sauce 2 Tbsp Lime Juice 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar 1/4Cup Water
Coating: 2 Tbsp Whole Wheat Flour 2 Tbsp Corn Starch 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Cup Cold Water 1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions: Cut tofu into cubes or rectangles.
Press tofu between paper towels to squeeze out water.
Mix the Soy Sauce, Chili Sauce, Lime Juice, Brown Sugar, and Water, in a shallow container.
Add tofu and ensure that each piece is sitting in the marinade.
Let sit for 1-2 hours, flipping halfway to ensure both sides soak up flavour.
Preheat oven to 350’
In a small bowl, mix together Corn Starch, Flour, Baking Soda and Cold Water.
In another bowl, mix t…