OVEN-BAKED COCONUT TOFU

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A flavorful way to eat tofu. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Service with white or brown rice.

Provided by sarahmagali

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons grated coconut
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread coconut on a plate. Set aside. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Dip the tofu in the soy sauce mixture, then dredge in the coconut until evenly coated. Place tofu on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 234.9 mg, Sugar 5 g

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