Tofu Fish Sticks Recipe

Ingredients

• 280 g extra firm tofu
• 50 g plain white flour (all purpose flour)
• 1 medium free range eggs (lightly beaten)
• 50 g breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
• pinch salt and black pepper
• 2 tsp madras powder (or any curry powder)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola oil) (to grease)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan / 450F). Drain your tofu and pat it dry.

2. 2

   Slice the tofu into 2cm (¾in) thick slabs and pat dry.

3. 3

   Cut the tofu into 2cm (¾in) wide fingers. Pat dry again.

4. 4

   Set up 3 bowls. Put your flour in the first, your egg in the second and your breadcrumbs in the third.

5. 5

   Put 1 tsp madras powder and a pinch of salt and pepper in the flour. Do the same for the breadcrumbs. Beat the egg.

6. 6

   Stir the flour and the breadcrumb bowls well.

7. 7

   Dip a piece into the flour to lightly cover. Shake off the excess.

8. 8

   Dip into the egg to coat. Shake off the excess.

9. 9

   Turn over in the breadcrumbs to cover.

10. 10

    Repeat with every finger of tofu, placing on an oiled baking tray as you go.

11. 11

    Drizzle oil over the fish sticks sparingly.

12. 12

    Bake for 8 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 5 or so until golden and crisp.