Spicy Vegan Fish Fry

This Spicy Vegan Fish Fry features crispy, marinated tofu that mimics the texture and flavor of traditional fish fry, enhanced with a zesty blend of spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it's served with a tangy dipping sauce that brings everything together.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 400 grams
• Nori sheets - 2 sheets, crushed
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Rice flour - 30 grams
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Plant-based milk - 150 ml
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Lemon wedges - for serving
• Vegan tartar sauce - for serving

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15-20 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into fish-like fillets.
2. In a bowl, combine crushed nori, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to create the coating mixture.
3. In another bowl, pour in the plant-based milk.
4. Dip each tofu fillet into the plant-based milk, then coat it thoroughly with the dry mixture.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
6. Fry the coated tofu fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Once done, transfer the fried tofu to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Serve the Spicy Vegan Fish Fry with lemon wedges and vegan tartar sauce.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from nori.

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