Asian-Style Fried Tofu

Ingredients

• Flavored Breadcrumbs

  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) black sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) peppercorn mix, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried basil

• Marinated Tofu

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
  • 1 block 450 g firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) cubes
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) untoasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil

• Sauce

  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoons (15 ml) fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) grated lime zest
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh ginger, grated