Fried Fishless Filet

Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Option

Seafood

American

Yield: 4

Author: Alisha Vavilakolanu

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Vegan Fried "Fish" Filet (with Homemade Tartar Sauce!)

Prep time: 25 MCook time: 5 MTotal time: 30 M

Ingredients:

For the "fishy" marinade

• 7 oz pressed tofu, cut into ~1/2” thick slices
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 tbsp dried seaweed flakes
• 1 tbsp umami seasoning (such as the Trader Joe’s Mushroom & Company blend)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice

For the batter

• 1/2 cup unsweetened plant milk
• 1 1/2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 1/2 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• salt, to taste

For the breading

• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

For frying

• about 1/4 cup neutral high-heat oil (such as canola)

For the vegan tartar sauce

• 4 tbsp vegan mayo
• 1 tbsp unsweetened plant milk
• 1 tbsp pickle brine
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dill
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl and pour over pressed tofu. Seal in a container and marinate in the fridge for at least two hours, or overnight for best results.
2. Prepare the batter by whisking ingredients in a bowl. Let set for 5 minutes.
3. In the meantime, combine the flour, Panko, and Old Bay in a plate. This mixture will serve as the breading.
4. Coat each slice of marinated tofu in the breading, then dunk into the batter, and back into the breading. Make sure the tofu is covered on all sides for maximum crispiness!
5. Add the oil to a frying pan and heat to medium high heat. Check that it’s hot enough by adding a small pinch of breading to the pan. If it starts sizzling immediately, the oil is ready for frying.
6. Add the tofu slices to to the frying pan and fry on each side for about three minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to capture excess oil.
7. Serve immediately with tartar sauce or condiments of choice!

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