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Crispy Tofu with Coconut Dipping Sauce

May 30th, 2012

Every once in a while, I will try to sneak some tofu into the family diet around here.

The operative word is SNEAK.

Like baking, I have found that deep fat frying has a similar affect on “healthy” items that my husband and children are not otherwise keen to ingest. I suppose that this does not come as a shock to anyone. Truthfully I would probably eat my sneakers if you deep-fried them. Especially if this Coconut Dipping Sauce was on the side.

And before you bring up the fact that tofu, once deep-fried is probably not healthy anymore, I will change the subject.

Coconut Dipping Sauce. Coconut, peanut butter, and tons of fragrant and delicious Asian flavors fill this fantastic sauce. I think it would be great for dipping grilled chicken in too- it’s a keeper.

In general, I thought this would be a fun summer appetizer- I served it at a gathering a couple weeks ago to rave reviews so I had to share it!

You just gently pat the tofu blocks dry (I made a double batch of the fried tofu because we eat a lot around here.)

Cut the tofu into cubes.

While waiting for your oil to come up to 375, puree the sauce ingredients in a blender.

Deep fry the tofu cubes, working in batches so the oil temperature doesn’t drop (this will make them soggy, not crispy!)

Serve the hot, crispy tofu with the dipping sauce.