Crispy Tofu Nuggets

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the tofu with a bouillon cube to infuse flavor inside.
  2. 2Boil the tofu with a bouillon cube to infuse flavor inside.
  3. 3Boil the tofu with a bouillon cube to infuse flavor inside.
  4. 4Season your tofu like normal.
  5. 5Season your tofu like normal.
  6. 6Season your tofu like normal.
  7. 7Tear the tofu instead of cutting it into cubes.
  8. 8Tear the tofu instead of cutting it into cubes.
  9. 9Tear the tofu instead of cutting it into cubes.
  10. 10Coat the tofu in potato starch.
  11. 11Coat the tofu in potato starch.
  12. 12Coat the tofu in potato starch.
  13. 13Add a little sugar to the coated tofu.
  14. 14Add a little sugar to the coated tofu.
  15. 15Add a little sugar to the coated tofu.
  16. 16Add enough oil to the tofu to get nice crispy edges.
  17. 17Add enough oil to the tofu to get nice crispy edges.
  18. 18Add enough oil to the tofu to get nice crispy edges.

Ingredients

  • 1 block super firm tofu or extra firm tofu
  • 1 block super firm tofu or extra firm tofu
  • 1 block super firm tofu or extra firm tofu
  • 1 vegan “chicken” or vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 vegan “chicken” or vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 vegan “chicken” or vegetable bouillon cube
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp potato starch or corn starch
  • 2 tbsp potato starch or corn starch
  • 2 tbsp potato starch or corn starch
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • Flaky salt
  • Flaky salt
  • Flaky salt
  • 0.75 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 0.75 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 0.75 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 0.5 lemon juice and zest
  • 0.5 lemon juice and zest
  • 0.5 lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt

Tips

  • Give the tofu a quick boil with something salty like a bouillon cube to get more flavor on the inside.
  • Tear your tofu instead of cutting it into cubes to encourage crispy behavior.
  • Coat the tofu in potato starch, a little sugar, and enough oil for crispy edges.
  • The tofu nuggets are fun dipped in sauce or can be added to any meal for a nice boost of protein.