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Oven-Baked Coconut Tofu

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"A flavorful way to eat tofu. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Service with white or brown rice." — sarahmagali

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3 tablespoons grated coconut
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and cubed

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Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread coconut on a plate. Set aside. Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Dip the tofu in the soy sauce mixture, then dredge in the coconut until evenly coated. Place tofu on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 22, 2009

I love this dish!

—italian delizia

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 09, 2011

I really really wanted to like this dish, but it was just bland. I even used the sauce for dipping sauce, which made it a little better, but not much. Unlike other reviewers, I had no problem with the coconut not sticking.

—susiekew

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8 Ratings

Oct 21, 2009

Really delicious! I skimped a tiny bit on the red pepper and it was just spicy enough for me (probably used about 1/2-3/4 of a teaspoon instead of a full). I'm not normally a tofu lover either, but this was great!

—Julie L.

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Dec 07, 2009

Not bad, but not amazing. I would possibly make this again. The coconut didn't really stick once they were taken out of the oven though, so kind of annoying. I would probably experiment with other causes for the dipping part too. Easy to make, so that's a plus if you're short on time....definitely edible!

—funkypeach

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Nov 03, 2009

I'm not sure what I did wrong but the coconut did not stick to the tofu so it was kind of messy.

—Linda

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Oct 28, 2009

really really bad.

—Midwest Girl

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Nutrition

Calories
156 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
8 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
10.2 g
16%

Fiber
0.9 g
4%

Protein
9.7 g
19%

Sodium
235 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Oven-Baked Coconut Tofu

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 156
Calories from Fat: 92

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.2g 16 %
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 235mg 9 %
** Potassium 185mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 8g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4 %
Protein 9.7g 19 %
Sugars 5g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 50 %
Iron 64 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.