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Sticky Honey Ginger Tofu Meatballs with Rice & Green Beans

50 minServes 5Nutri-Score B€
from @ellysplate6 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

5 people
  • chia seeds (mixed with water to rehydrate)Pantry1.5 pieces
  • water (for the chia)Other30 ml
  • medium firm tofu (drained and pressed, water removed)Fresh480 g
  • spring onions (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • srirachaPantry37 ml
  • ginger (1.5 inch piece, grated (for the meatballs))Produce1.5 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • soy sauce (for the meatballs)Pantry22 ml
  • salt (pinch)Spices1 g
  • black pepper (pinch)Spices1 g
  • gram flour (plus more if needed)Pantry30 g
  • corn flourPantry8 g
  • lime (zested, juice reserved)Produce1 piece
  • agave syrup (for the glaze)Pantry60 ml
  • ginger (1.5 inch piece, grated (for the glaze))Produce1.5 pieces
  • soy sauce (for the glaze)Pantry45 ml
  • basmati riceGrains300 g
  • green beans (ends trimmed)Produce250 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

399kcal

Carbs
60 g
Proteins
15 g
Fat
11 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Baking tray

step by step

Method

  1. Rehydrate the chia and press the tofu

    • Mix the chia seeds with the water and leave to rehydrate.
    • Press the tofu well to remove as much water as possible.
    Step 1

  2. Make the meatball mixture

    • Crumble the tofu finely into a bowl.
    • Add the lime zest, spring onions, sriracha, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
    • Add the gram flour and corn flour and mix until the mixture comes together, adding more gram flour if needed.
    Step 2

  3. Shape and chill the meatballs

    • With wet hands, form the mixture into meatballs (about 25 large or 30 small ones).
    • Place on a plate or baking tray and refrigerate to firm up. Freeze at this point if you like.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the rice

    • Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
    Step 4

  5. Fry the meatballs

    • Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add the meatballs and cook, turning carefully, until golden on all sides. Alternatively air fry at 190 °C for about 15 minutes, turning regularly.
    Step 5

  6. Glaze the meatballs

    • Add the ginger, agave, soy sauce and reserved lime juice to the pan.
    • Stir carefully so the glaze coats the meatballs.
    Step 6

  7. Sauté the green beans

    • Trim the ends of the green beans and add them to a separate pan with a little oil.
    • Season generously with salt and pepper and add minced garlic if desired.
    • Sauté until tender-crisp.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Split the rice between bowls.
    • Top with the meatballs and green beans.
    Step 8
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