Thai Coconut Crusted Tofu

By:Neda Shahriari

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 30 minutes

I was always intimidated by tofu as I never knew how easy it is to prepare; similarly, the protein never seemed all that interesting to me. That was until I learned the variety of ways it can be prepared and on top of that, all the health benefits that accompany it. Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein. A 100g serving of tofu contains 4.2g of fat, 1.0g of fiber, 2.0g of carbohydrates, and 8.0g of protein (Petre, 2018). Tofu also contains vitamins and minerals such as manganese, calcium, and phosphorus. Being a protein rich source, tofu contains all of the nine essential amino acids required by our diet, making tofu a complete protein (Frey, 2020). Many people like myself use tofu as a substitute for meat as it can also be prepared in many different ways to keep it interesting and delicious! That’s exactly what I’ve done here with my take on Thai coconut crusted tofu.