Author Notes: These tofu wings are a delicious, sticky, oil-free version of an American favourite. Dipped in a ranch dressing made using tahini, these are a real treat but still whole-food healthy. —Laura Hemmington
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Tofu Wings & BBQ Sauce Coating
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250
grams Firm Tofu
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2
tablespoons Gram Flour
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3
tablespoons Water
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2
teaspoons Dried Oregano
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1
teaspoon Dried Onion Granules
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1
teaspoon Smoked Paprika
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1/2
teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
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400
grams Tin Chopped Tomatoes, pureed
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2
tablespoons Tomato Puree
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2
tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
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2
tablespoons Maple Syrup
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1
tablespoon Soy Sauce
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1/2
Orange, juiced
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3
Garlic Cloves
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1
tablespoon Smoked Paprika
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1
tablespoon Dried Oregano
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1
teaspoon Dried Chilli Flakes
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pinches Black Pepper
Ranch Dipping Sauce
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2
tablespoons Tahini
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4
tablespoons Water
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10
grams Fresh Dill
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1
Garlic Clove, minced
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1
teaspoon Lemon Juice
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1/2
teaspoon Dijon Mustard
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1/2
teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
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1
teaspoon Dried Oregano
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pinches Cayenne Pepper
Directions
- THE DAY BEFORE: cut the block of tofu into 5 slices, each about 1 cm thick, then cut each slice in half again so you have 10 pieces. Place between sheets of kitchen paper on a plate and freeze. Remove from the freezer a couple of hours before you want to start cooking, in order to defrost.
- Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6.
- Once the tofu has defrosted, press between sheets of kitchen paper until most of the water has gone (you can do this using a heavy book). You don’t the tofu to be so dry that it crumbles, but just to remove most of the water.
Combine the ingredients for the tofu coating ‘batter’ in a bowl.
- Dip each tofu wing into the batter to fully coat and place on a non-stick baking tray, greased with a little oil if needed.
- Place on the top shelf of the oven and cook for 30 minutes, turning once half way through.
- Next, put the BBQ sauce on to simmer. Combine all the ingredients and cook on a medium heat on the hob, covering with a lid once it starts to bubble and spit. You want a thick sauce, so simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- While the wings and BBQ sauce is cooking, make the ranch. Put all the ingredients into a food processor and blitz until smooth.
- Once the wings have been cooking for 30 minutes, remove from the oven. Carefully place each one in the BBQ sauce, coat using a spoon, then place back onto the baking tray.
- Cook for a further 10 minutes, arrange on a plate with the ranch and serve!
- Freezing the tofu isn’t essential, but it lads to a chewier texture. If you’re not freezing it, drain and press for a little longer, ensuring as much water is squeezed out as possible.
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Photo by Laura Hemmington
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Photo by Laura Hemmington