Seasoned Tofu Bites
e 1 Packs Firm/ Extra Firm Tofu
e 11/2-2tsp Salt
e 1tsp Onion Powder
e 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
e 1 tsp Paprika
e 2tsp Parsley Flakes
e Pinch of Oregano
e Pinch of Basil
e 1 TbI Minced Garlic
e 3/4-1 cup Corn StarchBuffalo Sauce
e 3/4 Cup Ketchup
e 1/4 Cup Water
e 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
e 1tsp Lime Juice
e 2tsp Paprika
e 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes (adjust to your liking)
e 1tsp Vegan Worcestshire Sauce
e 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
e 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
e 11/2 tbsp Brown SugarFor the Tofu Bites
e Remove tofu from it's packaging and drain
the liquid. Then cut into slabs approx 1/2
inch to 1 inch thick.
e Press the slabs of tofu by laying a kitchen
towel on a flat surface with absorbent paper
towels on top with another kitchen towel.
Then place your slabs of tofu in single rows
on half of the kitchen towel. Fold over the
towel and paper towel over the tofu and
press firmly on each piece to remove the
excess liquid. Note. Make sure not to press
too hard that the tofu gets smashed.
e Remove the pressed tofu and stack on top
each other. Then cut them into bite sized
cubes. Place the cubed tofu into a mixing
bowl then add the seasonings (excluding thecorn starch).
Gently toss the tofu using a spatula to
properly incorporate the seasonings. Cover
and place in the fridge for a few hours or
overnight.
Using a baking tray sprinkle corn starch on
the tray, remove tofu from fridge and gently
place the tofu onto the tray with corn starch.
Toss the tofu to evenly coat with the corn
starch, and shake off the excess.
Add approximately 1 1/2 cups of coconut oil
(or canola oil) to a pan on medium to
medium high heat. When the oil is properly
heated and ready for frying (you can test by
using the wooden spoon method; dip the
handle of a wooden spoon into the oil. If the
oil starts steadily bubbling, then the oil is hot
enough for frying) gently add some of the
battered tofu bites (make sure not to over
crowd the pan).e Fry the tofu until lightly golden brown and
crispy.
e Remove from heat and place on paper
towels or brown paper to absorb the excess
oil.
e Repeat this process until all of the tofu is
fried. Place the fried tofu into bowl and set
aside until ready to toss with the Buffalo
sauce.
For the Buffalo sauce
e Add all of the sauce ingredients to a deep
pot on medium heat and allow to simmer,
stirring occasionally for 5 -10 minutes.
e Remove from heat and pour some of the
sauce over the fried tofu bites, and gently
toss using a spatula to evenly coat the tofu.Add more sauce if needed or reserve the
remainder for serving. You can also store the
left overs in the fridge for next time.
Tasty Tip: You can whip up a quick "blue cheese"
like dressing to pair with these Buffalo bites by
simply combining vegan mayo, lemon juice,
fresh chopped chive, onion powder, pinch salt
and a few drops of agave.