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Soy Garlic Tofu Balls

Crispy Soy Garlic Tofu Balls That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Delight your senses with these soy garlic tofu balls, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tofu balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu Balls
  • 10 pieces Tofu a high-protein base
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese Black Vinegar or Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce can be substituted with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce can be replaced with hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp Sugar alternatives like maple syrup may be used
  • 1 tbsp Room Temperature Water or vegetable broth for added flavor
  • 1/2 tbsp Corn Starch thickener for the sauce
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil can use sesame oil for additional flavor
  • 1 unit Scallion chopped, use both green and white parts
  • 1/2 small Shallot or Red Onion diced
  • 1/2 unit Red Bell Pepper diced, can be replaced with any other bell pepper or omitted

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, black vinegar, soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
  2. Place a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the neutral oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the white parts of the chopped scallion and sauté for about 1 minute.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir frequently as the sauce starts to bubble; bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Gently introduce the tofu balls into the skillet, ensuring they are well coated with the simmering sauce. Use a spatula to carefully toss them.
  5. Once the tofu balls are done, take them off the heat and transfer them to a serving dish. Serve over steamed jasmine rice or toss with noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tofu ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If making more than 10 tofu balls, double the sauce ingredients. For the best texture, press the tofu before use to remove excess moisture.

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