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Crispy Vegan Fish Sticks

Crispy Vegan Fish Sticks

These Crispy Vegan Fish Sticks are light, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, making them a delightful snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Pressing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Snack & Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu Base
  • 1 block Extra-firm tofu the star ingredient
  • to taste teaspoon Salt enhances the tofu's natural flavor
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Unsweetened non-dairy milk choose your favorite plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce infuses the tofu with savor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice brightens the dish
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko breadcrumbs recommended for extra texture
For the Ocean Flair
  • to taste Seaweed snack sheets optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Bowls

Method
 

How to Make Crispy Vegan Fish Sticks
  1. Press the tofu for 15-20 minutes to eliminate excess moisture, then slice into stick shapes.
  2. Set up your breading station with three bowls: flour, liquid mixture, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Coat each tofu stick in flour, then dip in the liquid mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the breaded tofu sticks.
  5. If using seaweed, cut it into strips and place on top of each coated tofu stick.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the sticks for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve with a squeeze of lemon for an extra zesty kick.

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