Monday, April 30, 2012

Peanut-Crusted Tofu Tacos with Tangy Slaw

  • 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
  • 1/2 c salted, dry-roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 c panko
  • 1/2 c light coconut milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp canola oil, divided
  • 2 c thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1/3 c sliced green onions
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  •  8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • Lime wedges 

Cut tofu lengthwise into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Place tofu slices on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Cut each tofu slice, lengthwise, into 1/2-inch-thick strips; cut strips in half crosswise.

Place peanuts in a food processor; process until ground. Combine peanuts and panko in a shallow dish, stirring well. Combine milk and egg in a shallow dish, stirring well. Place flour in a shallow dish.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Dredge half of tofu in flour; dip in egg mixture. Dredge in peanut mixture. Add coated tofu to pan, and sauté 4 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning to brown on all sides. Remove tofu from pan, and drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with 1 tablespoon canola oil, tofu, flour, egg mixture, and peanut mixture.

Combine cabbage and the next 4 ingredients (through jalapeño). Drizzle the cabbage mixture with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Heat tortillas according to package directions. Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates; top each tortilla with 1/4 cup slaw. Divide tofu evenly among tacos. Serve with lime wedges.