Vegan Tofu Sticks

Vegan Tofu Sticks are a tasty and simple appetizer or snack recipe. Anyone looking for a flavorful and filling vegan (plant-based) food would love it. These crispy tofu sticks are made with extra-firm tofu and nori sheets. Nori gives seafood flavor. It best option for vegan lovers. It’s an easy recipe. These tofu sticks are crunchy outside and soft inside. For these Vegan tofu Sticks, you do not need any dairy ingredients. You can enjoy these vegan delicious tofu with ketchup, or homemade tartar sauce. It’s a friendly vegan meal. Everyone will love it. Let’s prepare the crunchy and yummy sticks with the cooking instructions (listed below).

EQUIPMENT:

• Oven
• A sharp knife
• 3 mixing bowls
• Baking Tray
• Nonstick pan
• Serving Plate

INGREDIENTS:

FOR VEGAN TOFU STICKS

• Tofu 1 block, extra firm
• All-purpose flour 1/2 cup, use gluten-free flour
• Nori sheets 4
• Plant-based milk 1 cup
• Half a teaspoon of onion powder
• Old Bay seasoning 1 tsp
• Garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon
• One cup of panko bread crumbs
• salt 1 tsp, or according to taste

FOR VEGAN TARTAR SAUCE

• Vegan Mayo 1/2 cup
• Lime juice 1 tsp
• Dill pickles 1 tbsp
• Salt 1/4tsp, add according to taste
• Black pepper a pinch
• Dill 1 tbsp, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

To make crunchy and tasty Vegan Tofu Sticks, follow some instructions.

PREPARATION OF SHEETS

1. Meanwhile, cut the tofu block into half-length slices and then again cut half-length slices into two pieces.
2. Next, cut nori sheets into half-length slices and again divide the slice into three equal halves with a knife.
3. Each nori sheet yields six pieces.
4. Now, Place a strip of tofu on top of the nori sheets.
5. Roll the sheet and seal its ends with water.
6. Repeat the same procedure and make 10-12 rolls.

FOR COATING THE TOFU STICKS

1. To coat the rolled tofu strips, we will take 3 bowls.
2. Pour one cup of all-purpose flour, plant-based milk, old bay seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder into the first bowl.
3. Mix all the ingredients.
4. Add breadcrumbs and salt to the second bowl.
5. Add half a cup of all-purpose flour to the third bowl.
6. Now, take the tofu strips, and coat the strips with flour.
7. Next, dip the tofu strips in the plant-based milk and flour mixture.
8. Again, coat tofu pieces in the bread crumbs and salt.
9. We will cook vegan tofu sticks in two methods.

Baking

1. First, set the oven temperature to 245 degrees.
2. Take a baking tray and grease it with a few drops of oil.
3. Now, add tofu sticks to the tray one by one.
4. Bake it for 30-40 minutes or until each side gives a beautiful brown color.
5. During baking, flip each side so that it won’t be burnt.
6. Once baked, move to a plate and serve.

Stovetop:

1. Add oil to the pan and heat it over a high flame.
2. Carefully, put the tofu sticks into the heated oil.
3. Fry the tofu sticks for 5-6 minutes.
4. Cook every side of the tofu sticks until it is lightly golden and crunchy.
5. The vegan tofu sticks are ready. Serve it with homemade tartar sauce.

Air Fryer

1. First, warm the air fryer to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
2. Next, add tofu sticks in an air fryer.
3. Cook each side for approximately 6 to 9 minutes or until it’s completely air fried.
4. After that, shift the crispy and tasty sticks to a serving plate.
5. Enjoy it with vegan-friendly sauce.

PREPARATION OF VEGAN TARTAR SAUCE

1. To prepare the sauce, add Vegan Mayo, Lime juice, Pickles, and dill in a bowl.
2. Combine all the ingredients until well blended.
3. Next, adjust the salt and black pepper amount to taste.
4. The sauce is ready. Preserve the sauce in the fridge.

VARIATIONS AND ADDITIONS

Parsley:

• It looks amazing and contributes to the flavor enhancement.

Other Seasonings:

• You have a lot of options to try out. Experiment with curry powder, dried oregano, sage, thyme, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Breadcrumbs:

• Crackers, cornflakes, or chopped corn chips like flavored vegan Doritos could be used to cover the tofu sticks.

Sheets:

• You can use seaweed snack sheets instead of nori sheets.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

You can eat these crispy tofu sticks with different dishes (discussed below).

Appetizer:

• It goes well with curry sauce, vegan mayo sauce, homemade ketchup, BBQ sauce, or vegan peanut sauce.

Filling:

• You can add sticks as a filling in wraps, burritos, or pita breads.

Salad:

• Serve it with vegan grain, in a salad bowl.

Pasta:

• Pair it with spicy tomato basil pasta, spaghetti, or garlic noodles.

TIPS:

• Squeeze the tofu as hard as you can to get rid of the extra moisture amount.
• Use extra-firm and high-quality tofu to make perfect and crispy sticks.
• Cut the tofu into different shapes you want. Modify the cooking time according to the tofu shape and thickness.
• If you want classic fish flavor, use nori sheet.
• You can fry or bake the vegan tofu sticks.
• Try vegan tofu sticks with different sauces.
• You can add herbs or fresh lemon to add the flavors.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• Refrigerate the remaining tofu sticks in a closed box for 3-4 days.

Freezer:

• These sticks are freezer-friendly. Transfer the tofu sticks to a baking tray sequence-wise and freeze them for 3 to 4 months.

Reheating:

• You can also reheat the vegan tofu sticks in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes, pan (for a couple of minutes), or air fryer for 3 to 4 minutes.

FAQs:

How do we serve the vegan tofu sticks?

• We serve tofu sticks with homemade vegan tartar sauce, vegan tofu sandwiches, chips, or potato wedges. It combines well with homemade tartar sauce.

Can I replace the Silken tofu with hard tofu?

• No, extra-firm tofu works best for vegan tofu sticks. Silken tofu will not maintain its shape and crispy texture.

How does the Vegan tofu stick texture?

• The vegan tofu sticks have a soft inside and a crispy outside.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING AMOUNT:

Per Serving Size 1
Total Calories 289kcal
Carbohydrates 34 g
Protein 19 g
Total Fat 9 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 2 g
Iron 4 mg