Tofu Strips With Maple Dill Sauce

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of extra firm, pressed tofu
• 1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs* (see note from 2019)
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp southern fried chicken seasoning (this blend by Splendor Garden is my favourite – but for a simple version use 1/2 tsp each of onion and garlic powder, and increase salt by a pinch or two)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp chickpea flour (or besan flour)
• 1/4 cup water
• splash of apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp oil

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the bread crumbs, nutritional yeast, spice mix, and salt.
3. In a separate shallow dish, mix together the chickpea flour, water, and apple cider vinegar.
4. Spread the oil onto the parchment paper.
5. Slice the tofu into strips. Dip them into the flour mixture then into the breadcrumb mixture and place onto the oiled parchment.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Serve with maple dill sauce, recipe below.

*UPDATE: I don’t always have gluten-free bread crumbs around, and honestly, they can vary quite a bit in size and texture! Lately, I have been using cornmeal, or instant polenta. It works great and you get a really nice crisp!

maple dill sauce

SERVES 2
ACTIVE TIME: 5 MINUTES  ~ TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES

This maple dill sauce is a vegan take on Honey Dill Sauce, a condiment that is unique to Manitoba, Canada. It pairs perfectly with these tofu strips, but also happens to taste great with anything.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup vegan mayo
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp mustard powder
• 3/4 tsp dill
• 3/4 tsp maple syrup
• salt, to taste

Directions:
1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Chill until you’re ready to serve.

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