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    Tofu Golden Nuggets Recipe

    Published: July 20, 2020 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: May 4, 2023 Leave a Comment

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    Tofu is also called bean curd is low in carbohydrate and rich in protein originated from China and widely used in Asian continents. This dish is made of Tofu along with different spices and other seasonings which makes it super delicious. This dish is soft and crispy, healthy, and utterly delicious. Tofu golden nuggets can be a great alternative for meat nuggets with the same flavors and taste and can be served as appetizer for lunch and dinner.

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    Tofu Golden Nuggets

    Tofu golden nuggets are a crispy, healthy, and utterly delicious Asian starter recipe that can be a great alternative for meat nuggets with the same flavors and taste.
    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep: 15 minutes mins
    Cook: 10 minutes mins
    Adjust 2 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 0.88 lb Tofu, firm
    • 1 tsp Chili powder
    • 1 tsp Garlic powder
    • 1 tsp Ginger powder
    • 1 tsp Soy sauce
    • 1 tsp Cornstarch
    • 2 tsp All-purpose flour
    • ½ cup Buttermilk
    • Salt, as needed
    • Oil, for frying
    • ¼ cup Water
    • 1 cup Bread crumbs
    • 1 tsp Chili powder
    • 1 tsp Ginger powder
    • 1 tsp Garlic powder
    • ½ tsp Pepper powder
    • 1 tsp Baking soda
    • Salt, 2 pinch
    • Ketchup
    • Mayo
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    Instructions
     

    To Prepare Tofu

    • Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean paper towel, let all the water from the tofu to drain out
    • Tear the tofu into bite-size pieces

    To Marinate

    • To make the thick marinade, add corn starch, all-purpose flour, soy sauce, salt, chili, ginger, garlic powder, and water in a bowl
    • Coat the marinade thoroughly on tofu pieces and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes
    • In another bowl, mix bread crumbs with chili, ginger, garlic, pepper powder, baking soda, and salt
    • Take buttermilk in a separate cup and all-purpose flour for dusting in another cup
    • Now coat the marinated tofu in all-purpose flour, then dip it in buttermilk and then coat it with breadcrumb mixture

    To Fry the Tofu Golden Nuggets

    • In a deep bottom pan, add oil and deep fry the tofu pieces in the medium heat until it becomes golden brown
    • Remove the tofu pieces from the pan and drain it

    Serve

    • Serve the nuggets warm with ketchup, mayo, or chili sauce

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    Nutrition Info

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 431mg | Iron: 6mg

    Disclaimer

    We're not nutrition experts, and the nutritional information provided is an estimate. Please use it as a guide. For precise details, it's best to consult a professional. To learn more, please view our Detailed Disclaimers.

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    FAQ

    What is Golden Nuggets?

    Golden Nuggets is an alternate for meat nuggets made with marinated and spiced tofu.

    Can we skip buttermilk to make it as a Vegan dish?

    Yes, buttermilk can be replaced with corn starch liquid.

    Enjoy the recipe and let us know how it turned out for you!

    If you have any other questions, please feel free to post them in the comment section below and we will try to answer them as soon as possible.

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