Fried Tofu Lentil Bites Recipes

Steps:

• Drain the tofu, wrap in 4-5 sheets of kitchen paper, put on a plate and put something heavy over the top, like a wooden chopping board, or a tray with a few tins on it. Leave for 20 mins to drain the excess moisture from the tofu.
• Mix the cornflour, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Unravel the tofu from the paper, cut in half through the centre, then cut into triangles, cubes or strips.
• Toss the tofu pieces in the spiced cornflour to coat all over. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the tofu for 2-4 mins on each side until golden, crunchy and browned at the edges. Smaller cubes will take 2 mins each side, larger triangles will take 4 mins. Cook in batches if you need to, adding a little more oil if the pan gets dry.
• Drain the cooked tofu on kitchen paper and season with a pinch more salt before serving.

Steps:

• Rinse the tofu.
• Place tofu on a plate, cover with two large heavy plates and let drain for 30 minutes.
• Dry the tofu and cut into small bite-sized cubes.
• (3/4 inch or less).
• In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch and seasoning salt.
• Carefully dredge the tofu bites in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure they are well-coated.
• Fry, half at a time, in peanut oil at medium-high heat for about five minutes or until golden and crispy.
• Repeat with other half of the tofu.
• Best eaten piping hot as soon as they are cooked.
• May be eaten plain, dipped into liquid honey, or they go very well with red Thai curry.

Steps:

• Place lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 2 hours.
• Place lentils, tofu, spinach, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix by hand. Incorporate flour until just combined.
• Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the tofu mixture gently into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Combine sunflower seed oil, soy milk, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt in a bowl; blend with an immersion blender until mayonnaise is smooth. Serve with tofu bites.