Coconut-Crusted Tofu with Peach-Lemongrass Salsa

Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 large peaches, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 jalapenos, preferably red, seeded and minced
• 1 1-inch piece fresh lemongrass, minced, or 1 teaspoon dried (see Note)
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/3 tablespoon rice-wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/6 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 7-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained
• 1 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack on a large baking sheet.

2. Combine peaches, jalapenos, lemongrass, basil, brown sugar, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; toss to combine.

3. Mix coconut, flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish. Cut the block of tofu lengthwise into 8 thin steaks. Pat the tofu slices dry with a paper towel, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then press both sides of each tofu steak into the coconut mixture.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 tofu steaks and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, adjusting heat as necessary to prevent scorching. Transfer the tofu steaks to the rack-lined baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat; cook the remaining tofu steaks until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the tofu with the peach salsa.

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