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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Tofu and Tempeh Recipes

    Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu By Oh My Veggies.com

    Published: Jun 10, 2015 · by Kare Raye · Updated: Mar 4, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Tofu can get such a bum rap. "Ewww, tofu!" - everyone's heard it, and at one point or another, everyone's probably thought it too.

    But tofu is what you make it, or, more accurately, how you make it. It's such a versatile ingredient that there are myriad ways to cook and serve the stuff, which is probably why most of us have been experienced ill-prepared tofu. But there are plenty of ways to do it right! Baked, fried, or grilled. Marinated, crusted, or drenched in saucy goodness. Trust us when we say that tofu can be pretty much legendary. For real!

    Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping SauceFor one, tofu takes on whatever flavors you throw at it, so when you marinate it, you're on the right track. This recipe for Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu, however, takes a different—but equally delicious—path. Because another sure-fire way to cook tasty tofu in your kitchen is to pan-fry it with a little cornstarch thrown into the mix. Cornstarch helps keep the moisture in and gives the outside a terrifically crispy exterior. For this recipe, we threw in a good amount of quinoa flour for a boost in protein along with s subtly nutty flavor. Good stuff.

    Our favorite way to eat this crispy tofu is straight-up, with a bold and spicy-sweet sauce for dipping. No "Ewww, tofu" here.

    Recipe

    Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

    Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

    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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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: crispy fried tofu, Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Tofu with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce, fried tofu recipe, Quinoa-Crusted Tofu, tofu recipe
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 261kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    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
    US Customary - Metric

    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

    Serving: 4piecesCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 341mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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    Kare Raye - author of Kitchen Treaty

    About Kare Raye

    Kare is a home cook, vegetarian, and mom who coexists with her otherwise carnivorous clan. Her blog, Kitchen Treaty, helps mixed-diet families keep the peace.

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    1. Joanne says

      June 15, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      I recently tried frying tofu coated in a bit of amaranth flour and it basically blew my mind. Now I'm on a mission to try it with all sorts of flours! Quinoa flour is definitely next.

      Reply
    2. Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship says

      June 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      Am I sad..... I actually prefer my tofu without a marinade............ So this looks super-yummy-awesome-amazing!!!

      Reply
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