Tofu Nuggets & Ponzu – Bar & Kitchen
Tofu Nuggets and Ponzu
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These nuggets are really versatile – put them on your menu as part of a sharing platter, pop in a wrap with the sauces and salad or offer as a starter.

Tofu Nuggets & Ponzu

Food Main Courses Starters Japanese Dairy-free Vegetarian

Use on-trend tofu to create a different veggie option. Ponzu is a citrus-based sauce with a tart, tangy flavour.

10 Servings
Ingredients
500g tofu
6 tsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
4 tsp cornflour
2 eggs
100g panko breadcrumbs (check they're dairy-free)
For the herby lemon sauce:
200ml Kikkoman Lemon Ponzu Sauce
1 tsp finely cut chives
2 grated cloves of garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
For the spicy mayo:
100ml sriracha (hot sauce)
100ml mayonnaise
3 tsp Kikkoman Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce
Method
  1. Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces. Let it marinate in 4 tsp Kikkoman Soy Sauce and a bit of black pepper for 15 mins. Drain the tofu and dust with cornflour.
  2. Beat the eggs lightly with 2 tsp Kikkoman Soy Sauce and coat the tofu in it, then coat all over in the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry for 3 mins in hot oil.
  4. Mix the herby lemon sauce and spicy mayo separately and serve on the side with a small salad.