Crispy Buffalo Tofu Boats
- 1 14-oz. block of firm tofu, well drained, cut into 1-1/2" x 3/4" rectangles (about 30)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 heads belgian endive
- blue cheese
- Preheat over to 425F.
- Place flour, beaten egg, & breadcrumbs in three separate bowls.
- Prepare a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Roll tofu pieces in the flour a few at a time. Shake off excess flour and dip them in the egg. Gently roll them in the breadcrumbs and place them on the baking sheet without them touching each other.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until they are starting to brown.
- Meanwhile, mix melted butter, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, & lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Wash the endive and cut the bottom inch off. Separate the leaves into 15 "boats".
- When the tofu has started to brown, pull them out of the oven.
- Set oven to broil.
- Using tongs, dip the crispy tofu pieces in the sauce one by one and place them back on the baking sheet.
- Broil the tofu for a few minutes until crispy and they start to brown.
- Place 2 crispy tofu pieces on each endive "boat" and crumble blue cheese on top.
- Serve warm.
rectangles, flour, egg, bread crumbs, salt, hot sauce, butter, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, endive, blue cheese
Taken from food52.com/recipes/18604-crispy-buffalo-tofu-boats (may not work)