Tofu Balls

Name: Tofu Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (75 ml) mayonnaise; 2 tsp (10 ml) cider vinegar; 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek; 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 garlic clove, halved; 1 green onion, cut into pieces; 3/4 lb (340 g) firm or extra firm tofu, patted dry and cubed; 1/2 cup (65 g) breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 2 tsp (10 ml) toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil

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Preparation 30 min
Cooking 5 min
Servings 1
Makes 3 dozen
Freezes Yes

Move over meatballs; we're all about this soy spin with toothsome texture for days and a saucy sidekick in sambal oelek mayo. Layer on top of quinoa with crunchy, pickled vegetables and presto, your new go-to grain bowl has landed.

Végétarien
Sans noix
Sans lactose
Sans produits laitiers

Ingredients

Sauce
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tsp (10 ml) cider vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek
- 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Tofu
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1 green onion, cut into pieces
- 3/4 lb (340 g) firm or extra firm tofu, patted dry and cubed
- 1/2 cup (65 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tsp (10 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil

Preparation

Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Tofu
- In a food processor, finely chop the garlic and green onion. Add the tofu and pulse until crumbly. Add the remaining ingredients, except the vegetable oil. Season with pepper and process until smooth.
- Shape each tofu ball using 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the mixture.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the tofu balls in the vegetable oil for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with the sauce, with the side of your choice or with the quinoa bowl with pickled vegetables and edamame.

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