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Crispy Coconut Crusted Tofu

17 INGREDIENTS • 14 STEPS • 50MINS

Crispy Coconut Crusted Tofu

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Crispy coconut-crusted tofu is the perfect, simple weeknight meal. Made with easy to find ingredients such as coconut shreds, all-purpose flour, liquid aminos or soy sauce, and ground ginger, this will be your new favorite tofu dish. The tofu is marinated in a savory sauce, then coated with a sweet coconut crust before it is pan-fried to crisp and chewy perfection.
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Chelsea Peachtree
Hi, I'm Chelsea! I am a recipe developer, food photographer and content creator. My goal is to provide you with simple, straight forward vegan recipes that have normal ingredients you can read.
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Crispy coconut-crusted tofu is the perfect, simple weeknight meal. Made with easy to find ingredients such as coconut shreds, all-purpose flour, liquid aminos or soy sauce, and ground ginger, this will be your new favorite tofu dish. The tofu is marinated in a savory sauce, then coated with a sweet coconut crust before it is pan-fried to crisp and chewy perfection.
50MINS
Total Time
$1.69
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Marinade
Liquid Aminos
1/2 cup
Liquid Aminos
or Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
or Coconut Sugar
Ground Ginger
as needed
Ground Ginger
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
Water
1/2 cup
Water
Sesame Seeds
1 tsp
Sesame Seeds
optional
Batter Ingredients
Unsweetened Soy Milk
1 cup
Unsweetened Soy Milk
or Plain Plant Based Milk of Choice
Ground Flaxseed
1 Tbsp
Ground Flaxseed
All-Purpose Flour
2/3 cup
All-Purpose Flour
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
Salt
1 pinch
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1 pinch
Ground Black Pepper
Coconut Crust
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1/2 cup
Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
Corn Starch
4 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Frying
Avocado Oil
4 Tbsp
Avocado Oil
plus more as needed
or Canola Oil
Extra Firm Tofu
1 block
(14 oz)
Extra Firm Tofu
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
498
Fat
29.3 g
Protein
19.1 g
Carbs
44.6 g
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Author's Notes

If you are using silken tofu, be careful when squeezing or shaking, as it is soft and can crumble.

If any of your pieces fall apart while battering or coating them, still use them. They will be smaller but will crisp well.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
For best results, freeze your tofu then remove it from the freezer and allow it to thaw for 48 hours. If this is not an option, press and dry your tofu.
step 2
Cut your Extra Firm Tofu (1 block) into 1/4 inch cubes.
step 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the Liquid Aminos (1/2 cup), Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp), Ground Ginger (as needed), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tsp), Water (1/2 cup), and Sesame Seeds (1 tsp) together.
step 3 In a large mixing bowl, whisk the Liquid Aminos (1/2 cup), Brown Sugar (3 Tbsp), Ground Ginger (as needed), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tsp), Water (1/2 cup), and Sesame Seeds (1 tsp) together.
step 4
Gently fold your tofu cubes into the bowl until they are well coated. Cover your bowl and allow to sit for 25 minutes.
step 4 Gently fold your tofu cubes into the bowl until they are well coated. Cover your bowl and allow to sit for 25 minutes.
step 5
When the tofu is just about done marinating, begin making your batter. In a clean, large bowl or Tupperware container, add in Unsweetened Soy Milk (1 cup), Ground Flaxseed (1 Tbsp), All-Purpose Flour (2/3 cup), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1 pinch), and Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch) and whisk until combined.
step 5 When the tofu is just about done marinating, begin making your batter. In a clean, large bowl or Tupperware container, add in Unsweetened Soy Milk (1 cup), Ground Flaxseed (1 Tbsp), All-Purpose Flour (2/3 cup), Garlic Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1 pinch), and Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch) and whisk until combined.
step 6
If you are using a bowl, gently fold in the marinated tofu cubes until they are well coated with the batter. If you are using a Tupperware container, place the lid on securely then gently shake until your tofu is coated.
step 6 If you are using a bowl, gently fold in the marinated tofu cubes until they are well coated with the batter. If you are using a Tupperware container, place the lid on securely then gently shake until your tofu is coated.
step 7
While the tofu is marinating, make your coconut crust. Combine the Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (1/2 cup), Panko Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup), and Corn Starch (4 Tbsp) in a large bowl or Tupperware container with a lid.
step 7 While the tofu is marinating, make your coconut crust. Combine the Unsweetened Shredded Coconut (1/2 cup), Panko Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup), and Corn Starch (4 Tbsp) in a large bowl or Tupperware container with a lid.
step 8
Remove the battered tofu from the batter and shake it gently to remove any excess batter.
step 9
Place approx. 1/3 of the battered tofu into the bowl or Tupperware container with the coconut crust and gently shake until all sides are coated.
step 9 Place approx. 1/3 of the battered tofu into the bowl or Tupperware container with the coconut crust and gently shake until all sides are coated.
step 10
Remove the tofu from the container or bowl and place it on a separate sheet or paper towel. Repeat until all tofu pieces are coated.
step 10 Remove the tofu from the container or bowl and place it on a separate sheet or paper towel. Repeat until all tofu pieces are coated.
step 11
Add Avocado Oil (4 Tbsp) to a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium or high heat.
step 12
Once the oil is heated, place 1/5 of the crusted coconut into the skillet or pan and fry each side until it is golden brown. This will likely take 3 minutes on each side.
step 12 Once the oil is heated, place 1/5 of the crusted coconut into the skillet or pan and fry each side until it is golden brown. This will likely take 3 minutes on each side.
step 13
Once it is done frying, place it on a paper towel or a baking sheet with a paper towel below it. This will allow any excess oil to be removed. Repeat with all tofu pieces until all are fried.
step 13 Once it is done frying, place it on a paper towel or a baking sheet with a paper towel below it. This will allow any excess oil to be removed. Repeat with all tofu pieces until all are fried.
step 14
Serve alone, with sauce, rice, or salsa, or inside a taco.
step 14 Serve alone, with sauce, rice, or salsa, or inside a taco.
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Dairy-Free
American
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Tofu & Tempeh
Thai
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