Crispy Tofu Fries with Miso Peanut Dipping Sauce
These tofu fries make for a crispy treat when you’re craving comfort food. The miso peanut sauce creates a sweet and delectable dip.
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Ingredients
- 1 12-oz pkg extra-firm organic tofu
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- ⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp potato starch
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation
- Blot tofu with paper towel. Place between 2 plates and weight down with a cookbook or can of beans for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare dipping sauce: In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, peanut butter, lime juice, honey and cayenne with 2 tbsp water, or to desired consistency. Set aside.
- Slice pressed tofu into ½-inch sticks, resembling fries. Mix potato starch and pepper together on a plate. Roll tofu sticks through potato starch mixture to evenly coat.
- In a large cast iron skillet on medium-high, heat oil. Working in batches, cook tofu sticks until golden brown on all sides, flipping with tongs, 45 to 60 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm while cooking remaining tofu.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size ¼ of tofu fries and 2 tbsp sauce
- Calories 275
- Carbohydrate Content 23 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 16 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 357 mg
- Sugar Content 12 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 5 g