With crunchy batter and fresh flavours of the sea, this plant based take on the great British tea time favourite will mean that no one has to miss out. Don’t forget the ketchup!
Vegan Life
Everyday Cook
Skill level
Preparation
10minutes
Cooking time
15minutes
Comfort
Ingredients
Serves 4
400g extra firm tofu, drained and lightly pressed
1 large sheet nori
50g (1/2 cup) corn flour
50g (1/2 cup) plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
¼ tsp turmeric
150ml (1 1/8 cup) beer, lager or sparkling water
1 tsp sea salt
50g (1/2 cup) plain flour
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Cooked chips, to serve
Method
In a large bowl, mix together 50g plain flour, the cornflour, bicarbonate of soda, 1 teaspoon salt, turmeric and whisk in the beer or water to make a smooth, bubbly batter.
Cut the tofu into 4 equal steaks, and cut 4 pieces of nori to fit one side of each steak.
Spread the additional 50g plain flour on a plate and season well with salt. Dust the tofish steaks on all sides with the flour.
Fill a heavy based pan one third full with vegetable oil and place over a high heat. When a drop of batter sizzles in the oil it is hot enough.
One by one, dip the floured tofish steaks into the batter so that they are fully coated. Let the excess run off and carefully place in the hot oil. You may need to cook them in batches.
When the tofish is golden brown and crisp, remove from the oil carefully and place on a plate lined with kitchen towel to drain off excess oil. Serve immediately with chips, mushy peas and lemon wedges to squeeze over.