Vegan Fish and Chips

This Vegan Fish and Chips dish features crispy, battered tofu as a fish alternative, paired with golden fries for a classic British experience. It's a delightful, plant-based twist on a beloved comfort food that satisfies cravings without compromising flavor.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 300 grams
• Nori sheets - 2 sheets
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sparkling water - 200 milliliters
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Potatoes - 2 large (about 400 grams)
• Vegan tartar sauce - for serving
• Lemon wedges - for garnish

Steps

1. Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into fish-like fillets.
2. Cut the nori sheets into strips and wrap each tofu piece with nori to impart a fishy flavor.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Gradually whisk in the sparkling water until a smooth batter forms.
5. Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick fries, then soak in water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat (about 180°C).
7. Drain the potato fries and pat them dry with a kitchen towel, then fry them in batches until golden brown and crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
8. Dip each nori-wrapped tofu piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place in the hot oil.
9. Fry the battered tofu for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
10. Serve the vegan fish and chips hot with vegan tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Contains healthy fats from vegetable oil and is free from cholesterol.

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