Are you looking for an aperitif for your festive season (or any other occasion for that matter)? This aperitif is made up of 3 parts: flavored breadcrumbs, marinated tofu and a delicious sauce. The idea is simple: roll cubes of tofu in flour, then egg, then flavored breadcrumbs. Then pan-fry them, dipping them in the delicious sauce.
Simple, effective and original!
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
For the flavoured breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or panko (75 ml)
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
- 1 tsp. black sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried basil
For the marinated tofu
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (70 g)
- 1 lb firm tofu, cubed (450 g)
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml)
For the sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil (75 ml)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, grated
- juice of one lime
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the flavoured breadcrumbs.
In another bowl, beat eggs and soy sauce. Place flour on a plate and roll tofu cubes in flour. Shake off excess flour.
Place the tofu in the egg mixture and allow to soak in.
Coat tofu with flavoured breadcrumbs.
Place the cubes on a plate.
In a skillet, fry tofu cubes in sesame and olive oil over medium heat until golden. Remove to paper towels.
In a bowl, combine sauce ingredients.
Arrange the warm tofu bites on a plate and serve with the sauce. Use pretty picks or toothpicks for serving.
