We're not vegans (or even vegetarians) but we are a little obsessed with these coconut-crusted, bite-sized tofu morsels at one of our DC favorite hotspots Busboys and Poets. The tangy-sweet plum sauce makes them even more delicious and had us wondering how we could recreate the dish at home. How would you make it?
*UPDATE* Reader Kirby has provided us with a recipe. Thanks Kirby!
Ingredients:
Directions:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup beer
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 24 bite sized cubes of firm tofu
- 3 cups oil for frying
Directions:
- In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
- Dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll tofu in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
- Fry tofu in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove tofu to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with a dipping sauce.
eK3W7c Kudos to you! I hadn't thought of that!
Posted by: Char | 04/08/2011 at 09:16 PM
Love coconut recipes thank you!
Posted by: meredith | 08/22/2011 at 08:34 PM
Love coconut recipes thank you!
Posted by: meredith | 08/22/2011 at 08:34 PM
Where did you buy the plum sauce.
Posted by: Divine Light | 11/16/2011 at 09:06 AM
Egg or egg replacer? Busboys and Poets has this menu item listed as vegan.
Posted by: Rosie | 12/21/2011 at 06:44 AM
This recipe may be similar to Busboys and Poets but is not the same, since the coconut bites are labeled as "Vegan" on the menu. We asked the waitress to check with the kitchen on how the bites are "dredged" and the response was flour and soy milk so I doubt that beer or eggs are used in the original recipe.
Posted by: Melissa Stevenson | 08/18/2012 at 01:19 PM