So easy yet a family-friendly dish. Serve with a toothpick for dipping, or add to stir fry.
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Vegan
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
1poundtofuextra firm
1/3cuptamari or soy sauce
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonground ginger
½cupbreadcrumbsread the label; Japanese panko crumbs are usually vegan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Remove tofu from packaging and wrap with paper towels. Put it on a plate, top it with another plate, add a heavy object to press water out of the tofu. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Unwrap the tofu and cut into about 40 cubes. Put into a bowl, add the tamari, and stir to coat. Let sit for 10-20 minutes.
Mix breadcrumbs and seasonings. Add to the marinated tofu and stir to coat evenly.
Place the tofu cubes on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
Notes
These delicious nuggets deserve a special dipping sauce, like this one: combine 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard, 2 tablespoons vegan mayo, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon soy sauce.