Crispy Miso Sesame Tofu Bites

Crispy Tofu

• 300g firm tofu
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp corn flour
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tsp veggie stock powder
• Rice bran or vegetable oil, for frying
• Spring onion, to serve

Spicy Miso Mayo

• 1/4 cup vegan mayo
• 1/2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tsp gochujang
• 2 tbsp water

Directions

• Cut the tofu into small square pieces. Add the miso paste and hot water to a large bowl and whisk together until smooth. Add the tofu and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Add the panko crumbs, corn flour, sesame seeds and veggie stock powder to a food processor. Blitz for 1 minute, then transfer to a shallow bowl or plate.
• Add all of the spicy miso mayo ingredients to a small bowl and mix together until smooth. Set aside.
• One by one, remove each piece of tofu from the miso broth and dip and coat in the sesame crumb mixture. Repeat until all the tofu pieces are coated.
• Place a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil as desired — shallow fry, deep fry, or fry in minimal oil (the more oil, the crispier the result).
• Once the oil is hot, add the tofu pieces and fry until golden on each side. Repeat until all pieces are cooked and golden.
• Serve with the miso mayo, on a wrap, a sandwich, or on their own, topped with spring onions.

From Amanda Ducks on Instagram.