114 ounce package firm or extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
2tablespoonssoy sauce or tamari
2tablespoonslemon juice
2teaspoonsnori powder, optional, for a 'fishy' taste
1/2cupflour
1tablespooncornstarch
2/3cupwater
1/2cuppanko breadcrumbs
1/2teaspoonsalt
Creamy Lime Slaw
1/3cupvegan mayo of choice
2tablespoonslime juice
1/2teaspoonchili powder
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoonsalt
4-5cupsfinely shredded cabbage
8 tortillas, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving, optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Make the tofu fish sticks
In one bowl, mix together the soy sauce, lemon juice and nori powder. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch, then slowly whisk in the water to create a batter. Put the remaining breadcrumbs and salt in a third bowl.
Slice the tofu into finger like strips, then dip into the lemon bowl, the the flour batter and finely the panko. Place on a greased baking sheet and continue with the rest of the tofu. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and cook another 8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Make the Slaw
While the tofu is cooking, whisk together the ingredients for the slaw in a large bowl: the mayo, lime juice and seasoning. Taste, adding more spices/salt as needed. Then add in the cabbage and toss well, continuing to toss the cabbage will coat the cabbage and start to break it down so it's easier to eat.
Assemble! Warm the tortillas, then divide the tofu onto the tortillas and top with slaw. Squirt with more fresh lime juice, if desired and enjoy!
Notes
You can find nori powder online or you can crumble a sheet of nori in a spice/coffee mill. You can also use Furikake, which is what I use as I almost always have it in my pantry.