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טופו מצופה בפריכות עם שומשום, לצד לימון ורוטב איולי

🧡 Recipe – Crispalu (Tofu or Eggplant, Gift-Wrapped and Crispy)

This isn’t just a vegan schnitzel – it’s an upgrade.Thanks to the rice paper shell, it turns golden and crispy without deep-frying while staying juicy inside.We chose two favorites – firm tofu and meaty eggplant – so you can pick your favorite or mix them together!Each one is wrapped, baked, crisped – and ready to steal the spotlight.
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Servings: 5
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
 
 

Tofu Version
  • 300 gram firm tofu
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 5 rice paper
Batter
Crumb Coating
For Serving
  • lemon wedges
  • Vegan aioli (vegan mayo, lemon juice, grated garlic, a touch of mustard – optional)
For the Eggplant Version
  • 1 1 medium eggplant (with peel), sliced thickly

Method
 

Tofu Prep
  1. Mix water, salt, and soy sauce. Marinate tofu slices for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better), then pat dry.Tip: Store in a sealed container and flip occasionally for best flavor.
Batter & Coating
  1. Mix all batter ingredients in a bowl until smooth but not too thick. Add a splash of water if needed.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix all crumb ingredients.
Assembly
  1. Briefly wet a rice paper sheet under cold tap water. Place on a cutting board, and spread a bit of batter in the center.
  2. Brush a tofu or eggplant slice with batter on all sides, then place it on the lower part of the rice paper, leaving a 5 cm bottom margin.
  3. Wrap like a gift: fold the bottom edge up, then the sides, then roll forward to seal.
  4. Brush the wrapped parcel with more batter, then coat all sides with crumbs.
Air Frying
  1. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving – the rice paper holds heat and texture beautifully.
  2. Air fry at 200°C (390°F) for 10 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
To Serve
  1. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving – the rice paper holds heat and texture beautifully.
  2. Serve with lemon wedges, vegan aioli, and a fresh salad or mashed potatoes.
💡 Eggplant Crispalu
  1. Cut eggplant into thick slices (at least 1.2 cm) to keep structure – avoid eggplant mush 😉
  2. Proceed exactly as with tofu
  3. Air fry 10 minutes per side at 200°C or until golden and ready.

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