Thai Mango-Coconut Flan with Crispy Tofu Caramel Shards

Ingredients

• 200 g silken tofu, divided
• 0.75 cup coconut milk, full-fat
• 0.5 cup fresh mango puree, from 1 ripe mango
• 3 tbsp maple syrup, divided
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp agar powder
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, white, toasted
• 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds, black
• 0.25 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, for caramelizing

Instructions

1. 1

   Press 150g tofu between paper towels for 10 minutes. Reserve remaining 50g tofu and cut into small cubes.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, heat 0.25 cup coconut milk and whisk in agar powder. Simmer 2 minutes until dissolved, then cool slightly.