Wasabi Pea Encrusted Tofu w/ Sesame Miso Sauce

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Wasabi Pea Encrusted Tofu with Sesame Miso Sauce recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural.
Yield
2-4 Servings
Vegan
Nut-Free
Entrees
Ingredients
  • 1 (14-ounce) package tofu
  • 1 (4.4-ounce) package wasabi peas
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons ground chia seeds
  • ½ cup water + more if needed
  • 3 Tablespoons safflower oil

Sesame Miso Sauce

  • 3 Tablespoons miso
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon agave nectar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Drain tofu and pat dry.
  3. Slice tofu in half length wise, then quarter to make 8 pieces.
  4. Grind up wasabi peas in a food processor until crumbly. Transfer peas to a plate.
  5. Place flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Place chia seeds in a wide mouth bowl and add water. Mix well until a paste forms. You may need to add more water if paste becomes too thick. Line up, in the following order: flour, chia mixture, and pea crumbs to expedite coating.
  7. Coat tofu piece in flour, then wash in chia mixture, finally coat with pea crumbs. Place tofu on a baking sheet. Repeat until all tofu is coated
  8. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat and brown tofu on each side for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Return tofu to baking sheet and repeat until all tofu has been browned. Place in oven for 25- 30 minutes.
  10. While tofu is baking, combine all Sesame Miso Sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Remove tofu from oven and drizzle Sesame Miso Sauce over tofu. Enjoy!