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3 Levels of Tofu: Crispy Glazed, Baked Soy-Glazed & Herby Tofu Balls
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3 Levels of Tofu: Crispy Glazed, Baked Soy-Glazed & Herby Tofu Balls

1 h 15 minServes 9Nutri-Score B€€
from @fitgreenmind18 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

9 people
  • firm tofu (patted dry, torn into bite-sized pieces (level 1))Fresh400 g
  • corn starch (for tossing)Pantry16 g
  • salt (for the tofu coating)Spices5 g
  • frying oil (for frying)Pantry60 ml
  • agave syrup (or maple syrup, for the glaze)Pantry60 ml
  • lemon (small, juiced)Produce1 piece
  • paprika (ground)Spices2 g
  • ground coriander (ground)Spices2 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices2 g
  • chili powder (ground)Spices1 g
  • garlic powder (for the glaze)Spices1.5 g
  • water (for the glaze)Other22 ml
  • firm tofu (halved and scored (level 2))Fresh400 g
  • soy sauce (for the glaze)Pantry30 ml
  • agave syrup (for the glaze)Pantry30 ml
  • vinegar (for the glaze)Pantry30 ml
  • hoisin sauce (for the glaze)Pantry30 ml
  • sesame oil (for the glaze)Pantry15 ml
  • garlic powder (for the glaze)Spices3 g
  • firm tofu (crumbled (level 3))Fresh200 g
  • onion (small, grated)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, grated)Produce2 pieces
  • parsley (large handful, chopped)Produce20 g
  • mint (large handful, chopped)Produce20 g
  • tomato sauce (3 heaped tablespoons)Pantry45 ml
  • flour (chickpea flour for a gluten-free version)Pantry50 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • red wine vinegar (for the tofu balls)Pantry7 ml
  • frying oil (for frying the balls)Pantry60 ml

per serving

Nutrition

197kcal

Carbs
14 g
Proteins
9 g
Fat
12 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the crispy tofu (level 1)

    • Pat the tofu dry and tear it into bite-sized chunks to create more surface for flavour.
    • Toss the chunks with the corn starch and salt until evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the tofu until crispy

    • Heat the frying oil in a pan and fry the tofu until crispy and golden brown on all sides.
    Step 2

  3. Make the spiced glaze

    • Mix the agave syrup, lemon juice, paprika, ground coriander, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and water into a smooth glaze.
    Step 3

  4. Glaze and caramelize

    • Pour the glaze over the crispy tofu and stir so every chunk is coated.
    • Keep frying until the glaze caramelizes nicely.
    Step 4

  5. Score the tofu (level 2)

    • Cut the tofu block in half and score it sideways to create more flavour area.
    Step 5

  6. Mix the soy glaze

    • Whisk together the soy sauce, agave syrup, vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and garlic powder.
    Step 6

  7. Coat the tofu and bake

    • Place the scored tofu in a baking dish and spoon the glaze over it everywhere.
    • Bake at 200 °C / 400 °F until nicely caramelized.
    Step 7

  8. Add the remaining glaze

    • Pour the remaining glaze over the tofu and bake again until firm and deeply glazed.
    Step 8

  9. Make the tofu mixture (level 3)

    • Crumble the tofu into a bowl and add the grated onion, grated garlic, chopped parsley and mint.
    • Add the tomato sauce, flour, salt, pepper and red wine vinegar.
    Step 9

  10. Knead and shape

    • Mash and knead everything well until the mixture binds.
    • Shape into small balls or patties.
    Step 10

  11. Fry the tofu balls

    • Fry the balls in hot oil, turning them, until beautifully golden brown.
    Step 11
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