Crunchy Tofu Sticks
- 1 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu
- 1 Tbs. gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup gluten-free whole-grain rice cereal
- 1 Tbs. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 cups chopped bok choy
- Wrap tofu in paper towels and drain in colander over sink for 30 minutes.
- Cut tofu into 16 sticks, and sprinkle with tamari.
- Set aside.
- Combine flaxseeds with 3/4 cup hot water in small bowl, and let stand 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 F, and coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine cornmeal, sesame seeds, rice cereal, cumin, and chili powder in large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Crush cereal mixture with hands or rolling pin, and stir to combine.
- Dip 1 tofu stick in flaxseed mixture, then drop in cereal mixture.
- Press cereal mixture onto tofu stick, then transfer to prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining tofu sticks.
- Sprinkle remaining cereal mixture on top of and around tofu sticks.
- Bake 20 minutes, or until tofu sticks are golden-brown.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
- Saute bok choy 5 to 7 minutes or until wilted.
- Transfer to serving platter.
- Sprinkle extra baked coating over bok choy, then arrange tofu sticks on top.
- Serve with dipping sauces.
extrafirm tofu, soy sauce, ground flaxseeds, cornmeal, sesame seeds, cereal, ground cumin, chili powder, olive oil, bok choy
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/crunchy-tofu-sticks/ (may not work)