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Three Levels of Tofu: Crispy Glazed Tofu, Baked Soy-Glazed Tofu & Tofu Herb Balls
1 h 15 minServes 10Nutri-Score B€€
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1 h 15 min
1 h 15 minThree Levels of Tofu: Crispy Glazed Tofu, Baked Soy-Glazed Tofu & Tofu Herb Balls
what you need
Ingredients
firm tofu (level 1: patted dry and torn into bite-sized pieces)Fresh400 g
corn starch (for tossing the tofu)Pantry16 g
salt (for the tofu coating)Spices5 g
frying oil (for frying)Pantry100 ml- agave syrup (level 1 glaze; maple syrup works too)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 level 1 glaze)Spices1.5 g
water (for the glaze)Other22 ml- firm tofu (level 2: halved and scored)Fresh400 g
soy sauce (for the level 2 glaze)Pantry30 ml- agave syrup (for the level 2 glaze)Pantry30 ml
vinegar (for the level 2 glaze)Pantry30 ml- hoisin sauce (for the level 2 glaze)Pantry30 ml
- sesame oil (for the level 2 glaze)Pantry15 ml
- garlic powder (for the level 2 glaze)Spices3 g
- firm tofu (level 3: crumbled)Fresh200 g
onion (small, grated)Produce1 piece
garlic (cloves, grated)Produce2 pieces
parsley (a big handful, chopped)Produce20 g
mint (a big handful, chopped)Produce20 g
tomato sauce (3 proper tablespoons)Pantry45 ml
flour (chickpea flour for the gluten-free version)Pantry50 g- salt (to taste, for the tofu balls)Spices3 g
black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g- red wine vinegar (for the tofu balls)Pantry8 ml
- frying oil (for frying the balls)Pantry100 ml
per serving
Nutrition
218kcal
- Carbs
- 18 g
- Proteins
- 8 g
- Fat
- 13 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Frying pan
Mixing bowl
Baking dish
Oven
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Level 1: prepare and crisp the tofu
- 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.
- Fry in oil until crispy and golden brown.
- Step 2
Level 1: make the glaze
- Mix the agave syrup, lemon juice, paprika, ground coriander, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and water into a glaze.
- Step 3
Level 1: glaze the tofu
- Pour the glaze over the crispy tofu and stir so every chunk is coated.
- Fry for a few minutes until caramelized and glossy.
- Step 4
Level 2: score the tofu
- Cut the tofu block in half and score it sideways to create more flavour area.
- Step 5
Level 2: mix the soy glaze
- Combine the soy sauce, agave syrup, vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil and garlic powder.
- Spoon the glaze all over the tofu.
- Step 6
Level 2: bake the tofu
- Bake at 200 °C for 20 minutes.
- Add the remaining glaze and bake for another 5-10 minutes until nicely caramelized.
- Step 7
Level 3: mix the tofu ball mixture
- Crumble the tofu into a bowl and add the grated onion, grated garlic, chopped parsley and mint, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and red wine vinegar.
- Add the flour to bind and mash everything together.
- Knead well and shape into 8-10 small balls or patties.
- Step 8
Level 3: fry the tofu balls
- Fry the balls in oil until beautifully golden brown.
most cooked first