Vegan Crispy Tofu

The Avenue Cookery School

This vegan crispy tofu is the ultimate protein-packed dinner. If you’re new to eating plant-based or looking for more meal inspiration, you’ll love this dish by our friends at The Avenue Cookery School.

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Ingredients

500g pack of extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch slices
6 tbsp flour seasoned with salt and pepper
6 tbsp chia or flax seed mix (instructions below)
3 tbsp panko bread crumbs
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
Oil for frying

Method

For the chia or flax seed mix, combine 1 tbsp of ground flax seed or chia seeds (measure after grinding) with 3 tbsp of water. Stir well and place in the fridge to set for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, the result should be a sticky egg-like substitute.
Press and drain the tofu. One method is to arrange the tofu on a layer of paper towels in a baking dish. Top with more paper towels, then another baking dish and some heavy objects (soup cans or books). Let sit for at least one hour to allow as much moisture to drain from the tofu as possible.
Add the flour to a bowl, the ground seed paste to another bowl, and the panko and sesame seeds mixed into another bowl. Cover the tofu in the flour, then the ground seed paste and finally the panko and sesame seed mix, making sure it’s well covered. Repeat with all the tofu.
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to form a thin layer on the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot fry the tofu slices and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Discover our full guide to cooking with tofu for more tips and ideas.