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Crispy Panko Tofu

Crispy Panko Tofu

Georgina Burgess
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 400g block (or similar) firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce use tamari for gluten free option
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/3 cup cornflour

Panko Mix

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder or granules
  • 2 tsp onion powder or granules
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • Cracked black pepper

Vegan Buttermilk

  • 1/2 cup dairy free milk soya, oat
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional

Instructions
 

  • You have the option to either bake or fry the tofu. If baking, preheat the oven to to 200C (390F) and line a baking tray with baking paper, and brush with a small amount of oil.
  • Cut your tofu into slices (roughly 0.5" thick) and lay them out over a large plate or board. Sprinkle the soy sauce over them and set aside to marinate while you make the other elements.
  • Add the cornflour to a shallow dish.
  • Make the buttermilk by whisking the ingredients in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Make the panko mix by combining everything together in a shallow dish.
  • Dip each piece of tofu in the cornflour and make sure it's coated, then dunk in the buttermilk, and then into the panko mix (you may need to press down slightly so it's all covered)

IF FRYING:

  • If frying, heat a good glug of oil (at least 2 tbsp) in a pan over a medium-high heat and fry each piece of tofu for around 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.

IF BAKING:

  • If baking, lay the tofu out over the lined baking tray and place in the oven to bake for 20 minutes, before flipping and baking the other sides for a further 20 minutes, until golden and crispy.