Coconut Crusted Tofu with Chilli Lime Sauce

Posted in Main meals Sauces & dips Snacks

Tags: high protein, kid friendly, party food, vegan, vegetarian

If you still think tofu is a flavourless block of boring, we challenge you to give this one a whirl. The tofu's crispy, nutty coating provides an excellent vehicle for its zesty pal, the chilli lime sauce.

Prep: 15 mins

cook: 15 mins

serves:

2

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You will need:

300 g firm silken tofu, cut into 12 cubes
½ cup cornflour
½ cup coconut milk
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, crushed
1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil*

Chilli Lime Dipping Sauce

¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon water

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Recipe: Skye Swaney

Photography: Chris Middleton

Stylist: Deb Kaloper

Directions:

1Mix salt and peppercorns with flour.
2Spread flour and coconut over two separate plates and pour coconut milk into a bowl.
3Coat tofu in flour, dip in coconut milk and then coat in desiccated coconut.
4Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry tofu on each side until golden.
5To make the dipping sauce, mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
6Serve tofu on a platter with dressing on the side.