Tofu Teriyaki Sticks For The Convection Toaster Oven Recipes

TOFU TERIYAKI STICKS (FOR THE CONVECTION TOASTER OVEN)

Steps:

• Remove the tofu from its container and drain of the liquid.
• Press both blocks under a brick. I do this with a brick I covered with tin foil. I also use a piece of ceramic tile I covered with tin foil. I put the tofu block on a plate, place the ceramic tile on top of the tofu and then put the brick on top of that and press for the appropriate length of time. Make sure the ceramic tile is bigger then the tofu block. Once done drain off the water and cut each block into 4 even pieces.
• Place the tofu sticks in a 8x8 inch casserole dish and pour the teriyaki sauce over them turning to coat evenly. You will turn these every 20 minutes for about 3 hours to make sure they absorb the teriyaki sauce.
• When the 3 hours is nearly up prepare the coatings and preheat your convection toaster oven to 425'F.
• For the Lundberg rice cakes: I broke them up in pieces and then pulsed them in my magic bullet. A food processor would probably work also. I didn't process this into a fine powder, I left some pieces the size of a tiny pea. Set this aside in a shallow bowl.
• For the flour mixture: Put the flour into a shallow dish. Add the Nori, parsley and black pepper. Using a whisk mix the parcsley, pepper and Nori granules into the flour.
• Dredge the tofu sticks in the flour and then in the rice cake crumbs. Shake off any excess and place the coated tofu sticks in a greased 9x12x3" casserole dish (or equivalent) and put in the preheated convection oven.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip the sticks over. Put back and cook for another 10 minutes.
• The finished product should be lovely and golden shade.
• Bon Appetit!

TERIYAKI SESAME TOFU BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the sesame tofu bites: In a food processor, add the tofu, almonds, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseed, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and sundried tomatoes. Pulse until the mixture comes together, but still has some texture, 8 or 9 pulses. Be careful not to over process.
• Roll the mixture into 1-teaspoon balls using clean hands.
• On a small plate, roll each ball in the sesame seeds to coat and then place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
• For the teriyaki sauce: Place the finely grated ginger, sesame oil and garlic in a small saucepan and warm through over a low heat for about 1 minute. Then add the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar and rice vinegar. When the sugar has dissolved, pour in the cornstarch slurry and continue to stir over low heat for a couple of minutes until thickened and glossy.
• When the tofu balls are cooked, remove them from the oven. Pour the sauce onto a serving platter.
• Arrange the sesame tofu bites on top of the teriyaki sauce.
• Sprinkle over the cilantro and scallions.
• Serve with cocktail sticks on the side.

BEEF OR CHICKEN TERIYAKI STICKS

Steps:

• Soak your skewers in water,.
• so that they will not burn on the barbecue.
• Then place your beef or chicken in a bowl.
• Combine sugar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger, marinate beef or chicken, at least 30 minutes.
• Then thread your beef/chicken on the skewers.
• Broil over hot coals for 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
• Serve with rice.

BAKED ITALIAN STYLE TOFU (TOASTER OVEN)

Steps:

• Preheat the toaster oven to 350'F
• Line your toaster oven pan with tin foil and spray generously with coconut oil. I use coconut because it doesn't go rancid like other oils when they are heated.
• Open the tofu packages and drain.
• Break the egg in a shallow dish and beat it until combined.
• Put the bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
• Cut each of the tofu blocks in half the long way. This will give you 4 blocks total. If you like it thinner cut them into 3 so you have 6 pieces.
• Dip in the egg, then the bread crumbs. Salt and pepper the tops.
• Place on the prepared pan and spray each piece with oil generously.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check them periodically to make sure they aren't burning.
• Serve with your favourite spaghetti sauce and pasta. You can even make them into a sandwich with toppings. This is very versatile.
• Bon Appetit!