Coconut Crusted Tofu Nuggets with Healthy Sweet & Sour Sauce

These nuggets are gluten free and soaked in coconut milk to really pack all the flavor into them. On the side you have a healthy sweet and sour sauce to bring everything together.

Serves 4 | Prep time: 15 mins + tofu pressing time | Cooking time: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 blocks extra firm tofu
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Sweet & Sour Sauce

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 3 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp organic ketchup
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tsp tapioca starch, or arrow root flour
  • 3 Tbsp water

METHOD

  1. Drain tofu completely: Wrap tofu in a tea cloth and place a plate on top. Weigh plate down with heavy items (canned food, cutting boards or anything you have). Let tofu press for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 180C/375F. Next mix coconut milk, coconut aminos, and sriracha together in a large bowl.
  3. Cut your drained tofu into nugget shapes and place in marinade. Set in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  4. In a flat bowl, mix together panko and coconut flakes.
  5. Remove nuggets from fridge. Take nuggets out one at a time with a fork then coat in panko mixture.
  6. Set on a lightly greased parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until all tofu is used up.
  7. Place in oven and cook for 30-40 minutes or until nuggets are nice and crispy.
  8. Directions for sauce: Place ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into saucepan and heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  9. Serve the nuggets with Sweet & Sour Sauce.

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