Coconut Crusted Tofu Bites with Creamy Green Curry Dipping Sauce for Cara’s Clean Eating Party!
It’s holiday season–and what works better at the holidays than a holiday PARTY? My friend Cara is hosting a full month of festivities in the form of a Clean Eating Cocktail Party on her blog, with a new recipe for party food (you know–appetizers, finger foods, snacky stuff and yummy sweet treats) every day this month!
Well, today is my day to contribute to the buffet table! I decided to make something I’ve been dreaming up for a long while–these Coconut-Crusted Tofu Bites with Creamy Green Curry Dipping Sauce. I was served little appetizers on Chinese spoons a couple of years ago at a wedding, and I just couldn’t forget them. I combined my idea for this bite-sized fusion dish of crispy cubes of tofu and a creamy hot dipping sauce with the one-bite-per-spoon presentation and came up with one of my favorite appetizers of all time.
Please hop over to Cara’s blog for the recipe–and join the party!
Other fun appetizers on the blog:
- Carrot Pâté
- Fava Bean Balls with Cranberry-Tomato Chutney
- Herb and “Feta” Polenta Appetizers
- Potato Bruschetta
- Quinoa Pizza Balls
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They look wonderful and very classy sitting nestled in their spoons
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Ricki Reply:
November 24th, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Thanks, Jacqueline! I thought they were very pretty (and tasty).
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Mmm…I want to be invited to a party at your house!
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Ricki Reply:
November 24th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Ha ha! It’s a rarity these days. . .but I did used to enjoy throwing a good bash once in a while!
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These look brilliant – I love the idea of coconut in the coating
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Ricki Reply:
November 25th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Thanks so much, Kari! It really added a lovely dimension of texture and flavor.
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Ricki, I love your stories, you seriously took me right to that party! Love this recipe too and just might have to try it for dinner one night
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Ricki Reply:
November 25th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Aw, thanks, Cara! It was quite the party!
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I agree with Jacqueline – these little coconut treats look utterly amazing! Who wouldn’t want to scoop them up and eat them straight from the spoon! Marvellous creation & arrangement!
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Ricki Reply:
November 25th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Thanks so much, Sandra!
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What a fun appetizer! They are certainly unique, and I love the look of those crispy tofu squares. Seems like the perfect thing to save for New Year’s parties- I can never figure out what to serve for that event, having so few “traditional” foods.
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Ricki Reply:
November 25th, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Hadn’t thought of New Year’s–but they’d be perfect! Thanks, Hannah!
xo
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This sounds so good Ricki! Love anything coconut and curry! Off to check out the recipe…
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Ricki Reply:
November 25th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Thanks, Heather! I love curries, too, and Thai Green Curry is one of my faves.
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Gorgeous pictures! I also love little appetizers served on Chinese spoons. Going to check out the recipe now…
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Ricki Reply:
November 26th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Thanks so much, River!
Any little bites are appealing to me (you can eat more that way–ha ha!) 
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Wow, these look so elegant! I’m sure they are absolutely delish.
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Ricki Reply:
November 28th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Thanks so much, Sondi! They’re perfect for a dinner party if you want to visually impress your guests.
And I loved popping them in my mouth!
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