Ahhhoy!!!! Popcorn Shrimp (tofu) has arrived.....

I never knew that cocktail sauce was tasty.  Seemed like a grownup dip, never thought I would indulge myself.   I've been making these a bunch lately, and I've found its very important that you don't buy pre-made cocktail sauce in plastic squirt bottles, its truly terrible.  I tried 2 different brands until I broke down and looked up the recipe.  It's very time consuming, and cost a shit ton to make.
Cocktail Sauce recipe :

• Ketchup


• Minced Horseradish


• Squirt of lemon juice

(takes about 2 1/2 minutes, stir well)



The tofu in this is really important.  I mentioned in my previous post that there is this Philly based brand called Fresh Tofu Inc. and a national brand called Westsoy.  These two brands don't sit in water, and have a much more dense bite to them.  I made these with the regular tofu, and they just didn't taste right.

Popcorn Shrimp Ingredients :

• cubed tofu


• 1/3  cup earth balance


• 1 Tbls minced garlic


• 1 Tbls Corn Starch


• 2 Cups Chickpea Flour


• 2 Tbls Old Bay


• 1 Tbls onion powder


• 1 Tbls Salt & Pepper


• 1 Tbls Baking Powder

Melt the butter slightly, then whip the garlic and corn starch into it.  Let it firm up a bit.  Combine the chickpea flour, old bay, onion powder, baking powder ,s&p in a medium sized bowl.  First coat the tofu in the garlic butter, then cover in flour mix.  Deep fry and serve with cocktail sauce or whatevs.