Best Ever Tofu Nuggets with Sriracha-Mayo
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Nuggets
- 200 g extra-firm tofu ((7 oz))
Batter:
- 100 g all-purpose flour ((3½ oz))
- 30 g cornstarch ((1 oz))
- 150 ml water ((⅗ cup))
Coating
- ½ cup panko
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sriracha mayo dip
- 3 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
- Pat the tofu dry, slice it in half length wise and cut it into 1 inch cubes. Set aside.
- For the batter, add flour, starch and water to a bowl and mix until smooth. Set aside.
- In another bowl, add panko, breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Mix until combined.
- Take one tofu cube, dip it into the wet-mixture.
- Then dip it into the crumb mixture, roll around, and place on a dish. Repeat with remaining tofu.
- Heat oil in over medium high heat. When oil is hot, add the nuggets.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove to a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
- For the sriracha dip, add mayo and sriracha to a small bowl and mix until combined.
- Serve the nuggets with the sriracha dip and enjoy!