Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
261 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
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Think tofu is tasteless? Think again! This crispy fried tofu - along with a transcendent dipping sauce - might just change your mind.
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Ingredients
For the Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu:
- 1 15-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- ½ cup quinoa flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste if desired
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
- Approx. ¼ cup vegetable oil or your favorite oil for frying
For the Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
For the Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu:
- Place a sturdy skillet (I like cast iron) over medium heat. Fill with oil to about ¼ inch high.
- Cut the tofu into 16 triangles. To do so, first slice the tofu in half width-wise, then stack the squares back together and cut a + sign in the top for four equal squares. Then cut each square in half diagonally to make triangles.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the quinoa flour, cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Pour the almond milk or soy milk into another bowl.
- When the oil is hot, it's time to start cooking! Dip each tofu triangle in milk, then place it in the bowl with the flour, dredging so that it's covered on every side with the flour mixture. Drop immediately into the skillet and repeat with the remaining pieces of tofu. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until golden, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain and cool. Sprinkle with a little additional salt if desired.
- While the tofu is cooling, make the dipping sauce. Serve tofu with dipping sauce alongside.
For the Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce:
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4pieces
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
341mg
(14%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4pieces | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 341mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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