Tofish & Chips

Beer battered Tofish & Chips...yea, we did that! Of course, it was non-alchoholic beer, but you could create that same "fizz" with seltzer water or Sprite or even ginger ale - just so it's a clear soda. The first time I made this I used seltzer water and it was GREAT! I didn't halve the tofu, and the pieces were large and thick - perhaps too thick. This time I decided to cut the tofu pieces in half AND use non-alcoholic beer (Coors - although my husband tells me that it's not his favorite - HE was experimenting as well, apparently). Anyway, I was trying to replicate Long John Silver's fish and I really enjoyed this version. I hope you enjoy it as well! See the full recipe at the end of the page: Beer Battered Tofish & Chips.

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Total Time: 1 Hour

Equipment Needed: Food Scissors (opt), Bowl, Whisk, Skillet, Spoon, Baking Sheet

Ingredients:

1	Extra Firm Tofu, Dried
2	Nori Sheets OR 1 Seaweed Snack
*Batter:*
1/4 teaspoon	Curry Powder
1/2 teaspoon	Sea Salt OR Pink Himalayan Salt
1 Tablespoon	Cornstarch
1/2 - 1 Cup	Seltzer Water OR bottle Non-alcoholic Beer (any brand)
1/2 - 1 Cup	Flour
1/2 teaspoon	Cumin Powder
1/2 teaspoon	Old Bay Seasoning OR Seafood Seafood Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon	Slap Ya Mama OR any Cajun Seasoning

Directions:

Combine Flour, Seasonings, Cornstarch, Non-alcoholic Beer OR Seltzer Water in a bowl with a whisk.
Cut Tofu Horizontal, then Cut Tofu Vertical to make Tofu thinner. Then cut into Triangular shape.
Using Food Scissors, cut Nori sheets or Seaweed sheets into (roughly) the same size shape on top of Tofu. (NOTE: do not put the Nori sheets immediately onto the Tofu until you are ready to fry the Tofish, as it the Nori sheets will sorta "melt" onto the Tofu, making it difficult to work with). Press the Tofu onto the Nori Sheets - it should smell like "fish".
There is more than one method to apply the Nori sheets onto the Tofu. One method is to cut and apply the Nori sheets on both sides. The other method is to just "fold" over the Tofu. I ran out of Nori sheets, so I used some Kelp snack sheets and they were just fine.
If the Batter is too thick add more liquid. If the Batter is too thin, add more flour. The Batter should be like pancake batter - not to thick and not too thin
Fry Tofish in Oil on Medium-High heat for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown, turn. Drain on napkins.
Eat & Enjoy!

Too much liquid Too thick Juuuust right

Wrap around method

Cut & Paste method

I tried using tongs one time, but I lost too much batter in the process, so I decided to use one hand for battering, andthe other hand free.

Tofish & Chips

Ingredients:

1 pound Xtra Firm Tofu, dried

2 Nori Sheets OR 1 Seaweed Snack package

Batter:

¼ teaspoon Curry Powder

½ teaspoon Sea Salt OR Pink Himalayan Salt

1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

½ -1 Cup Seltzer Water OR Non-alcoholic Beer

½ - 1 Cup All Purpose Unbleached Flour OR Equivalent

½ teaspoon Cumin Powder

½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning OR Seafood Seasoning

¼ teaspoon Slap Ya Mama OR Cajun Seasoning

Oil to Fry

Tartar Sauce:

1 Cup Vegannaise OR Vegan Mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon Capers

5 Slices Pickles

1 teaspoon Dill

Twist Lemon Juice

Directions:

1. Whisk Flour, Seasonings, Cornstarch together in bowl. Then add Seltzer Water OR Non-alcoholic Beer until batter is like pancake batter – if the Batter is too thick add more liquid. If the Batter is too thin, add more flour. The Batter should be like pancake batter - not to thick and not too thin.

2. Cut Tofu Horizontal, then Cut Tofu Vertical to make Tofu thinner. Then cut into Triangular shape.

3. There is more than one method to apply the Nori sheets onto the Tofu. One method is to cut and apply the Nori sheets on both sides. The other method is to just "fold" over the Tofu. I ran out of Nori sheets, so I used some Kelp snack sheets and they were just fine. Using Food Scissors, cut Nori Sheets in roughly the same shape on top of Tofu on both sides. (NOTE: do not put the Nori sheets immediately onto the Tofu until you are ready to fry the Tofish, as it the Nori sheets will sorta "melt" onto the Tofu, making it difficult to work with) Press it on – it should smell “fishy”.

4. Turn on Oil on Medium-High Heat. When Oil is hot, dip Nori’d Tofu into the batter with your fingers (keep your other hand free for use). Adding them one by one into the batter, then into the hot Oil. You will be turning them in about 10-15 minutes (goal: golden brown). Drain on napkins.

5. Serve with Tartar Sauce & slice of lemon. For an excellent meal, serve with Chips and Cole Slaw. Eat & Enjoy!