Souful Bites: Delightful Vegan Fish Nuggets
**Ingredients:** (**Cook Time:** - Frying: Approximately 10-15 minutes
- Baking: Approximately 20-25 minutes)
- 1 block of extra-firm tofu
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kelp powder, or nori flakes (for seafood flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond or soy)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Cooking oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Optional: tartar sauce or vegan mayo for dipping
**Instructions:**
1. **Prep the Tofu "Fish":**
- Begin by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Once pressed, slice the tofu into bite-sized nuggets, resembling fish sticks or nuggets.
2. **Set Up Your Breading Station:**
- In three separate bowls, prepare your breading station. In the first bowl, mix chickpea flour with Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, kelp powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. In the second bowl, pour plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar, whisking to combine. In the third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
3. **Bread the Nuggets:**
- Dip each tofu nugget into the chickpea flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dip it into the plant-based milk mixture, followed by the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the tofu.
4. **Fry or Bake 'Em Up:**
- **Frying Option:** Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the breaded tofu nuggets into the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd the skillet, frying in batches if necessary.
- **Baking Option:** Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the breaded tofu nuggets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the nuggets are golden and crispy.
5. **Serve and Enjoy:**
- Once cooked to crispy perfection, transfer the vegan fish nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for a zesty kick. For an extra flavor boost, dip your nuggets in tartar sauce or vegan mayo. Enjoy the soulful goodness of these babies! Happy eating. Until next time!☮
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