Lunch: Coconut Tofu

Recipe by Kerry Conan Crispy calcium bites by Janine Doran, chef at Cafe Flora in Seattle.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Miso, Basil

Health benefits of Coconut Tofu

Miso is extremely nutrient-dense and believed to alkalinize the body and stop the effects of carcinogens in the system. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons red miso
1 block firm tofu, cut into 16 pieces
1/2 cup ground unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup rice flour
Canola oil cooking spray
1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce)
2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch cilantro, Thai basil or mint
4 medium carrots, grated
16 whole lettuce leaves

Instructions

Combine vinegar, milk and miso in a bowl. Add tofu to milk mixture. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Heat oven to 400 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine coconut and flour and coat tofu. Place on sheet. Coat with cooking spray and bake until golden, 35 to 45 minutes, turning and coating other side after 20 minutes. Whisk tamari, sugar, ginger, pepper flakes and 1 cup hot water in a bowl. Wrap tofu, cilantro and carrots in lettuce and dip in tamari sauce.

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