Coconut Encrusted Tofu

by lpodolsky410 on July 28, 2009

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One of my favorite things about cooking with tofu, is the versatility that this ingredient allows. I have made many many variations of tofu and have discovered that you can do just about any recipe with tofu that you could with any other meat.

I know that many of you are looking for new ways to cook tofu so I want to share one of my favorites.

Coconut Encrusted Tofu

1 Block of firm tofu (pressed dry and cut into long strips)
Salt, Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper
1 teaspoon Agave Nectar (or maple syrup)
1 egg white
1/4 C. Unsweetened Coconut

Directions: Season tofu with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper and drizzle with agave.
Beat egg white until foamy and dip the tofu into the egg white, then dredge into the coconut.
Place the tofu into a hot skillet (sprayed with cooking spray) and let it sit (DON”T TOUCH!!) for about 5-6 min or until golden brown. Flip the tofu and throw the skillet into the oven at 350* to finish cooking for about 20 min.

This comes out incredible!

I like to serve this on top of a savory tropical salad.

You can also use this recipe for chicken or even shrimp. Toly asked for chicken tonight, so that is exactly what he was served.

Hope you have fun experimenting with tofu.

Does anyone else have any great recipes that they like to use for this ingredient?

{ 10 comments }

lesley July 28, 2009 at 12:26 am: I'm actually not much for tofu but tropical salad? I can get behind that! ; )Hope you had a great Monday!! : )
Feed Me I'm Cranky July 28, 2009 at 12:39 am: Oh my gosh, I am so excited to try that tofu recipe!!!!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) July 28, 2009 at 12:42 am: That sounds so amazing yet simple to prepare…and I've got all the ingredients. I like tofu with sweet chili sauce! Have you tried it that way?
THE ACTORS DIET July 28, 2009 at 1:01 am: holy. yum.
ohonemorething July 28, 2009 at 3:14 am: Oo I've made coconut crusted tofu before but not with the red pepper flakes! Must be awesome Girl, I've got a whole tofu book! I wish I could copy and paste it all to you lol. That would be A LOT.p.s. I heard that about pop rocks too! I hope you have a wonderful week too!!!
Anne July 28, 2009 at 6:35 am: I can't wait to try this recipe! I've got it all bookmarked–I love coconut and tofu, so this looks fabulous The tropical salad idea is great!
Erica July 28, 2009 at 11:28 am: mmm I love that you used coconut- I bet this is super delicious. Loving your his and her plates Does Toly eat tofu? I'm not sure I could get Josh to try it! Thank you for the offer for the BB! We have tried it and Josh is a HUGE fan as well! And I agree…pita+hummus were so made to be together!
Andrea (Off Her Cork) July 28, 2009 at 2:19 pm: Awesome recipe!
Erin July 28, 2009 at 5:32 pm: You know me a tofu. Not friends. Pretty salad tho!
foodnfit July 28, 2009 at 7:53 pm: I tried tofu once and wasn't too crazy about the way I prepared it–this sounds like something I might actually like!