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Mediterranean Tofu Fish

Herby and zesty marinated tofu inspired by the mediterranean.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 342kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 block Tofu Firm, or extra firm. Enough to serve 2 people (a standard 396g pack is perfect)

Marinade

  • 1 sheet Sushi Nori (Sushi Wrappers)
  • 60 mL (1/4 cup) Boiling Water
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Onion Granules

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade

  • Soak the sushi wrapper in the hot water while you prepare the rest of the marinade.
  • To a blender, add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and onion granules.
  • Now the sushi wrapper has softened, add it to the blender along with the soaking liquid. Blend until smooth.

Prepare the Tofu

  • Cut the block of tofu in half to form 2 equally sized rectangles.
  • Cut into the top of the tofu at a diagonal, keeping the knife at a 90 degree angle to the cutting surface, Stop the knife 1-2 cm away from the bottom. (you can use a kitchen utensil as a guideto make sure you don't cut all the way through) Cut along the entire length of the tofu, as pictured.
    tofu fish
  • Repeat for both fillets then add to a sealable container.
  • Pour over half the marinade. Add the other half of the marinade with a spoon, prizing apart the layers and pushing the marinade into the crevices of the tofu fish.
  • Add the lid to the container and marinate in the fridge for at least a few hours, or up to 3 days.

Cooking the Tofu Fish

  • Heat up a heavy-bottomed frying pan on a medium-high heat.
  • Add the tofu once the pan is nice and hot, frying the bottom side first. Flip onto each side and fry until golden brown. Finally, fry the top side of the tofu fish for a few minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve the tofu fish immediately