Sticky Ginger Sesame Tofu Meatballs
Vegan tofu meatballs coated in a sticky ginger sesame glaze. Perfectly crispy, savory, and sweet, these tofu meatballs are a protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Tofu "Meatballs"
- 1 block extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tbsp ground flax seed and 3 tbsp water
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (save the tops for garnish)
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (I used dark mushroom soy sauce it's so delicious if you can find it)
- 3-5 tbsp flour or breadcrumbs for binding (I used chickpea flour)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Glaze
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 ½ tbsp agave or honey
- 1 large clove minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1-2 tbsp lime juice
To serve
- cooked rice
- cooked vegetable of choice (I used cabbage)
- sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
Tofu "Meatballs"
- Start by making your flax "egg" by mixing together the ground flax and water in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, crumble tofu very finely using your hands. There should be no large chunks left behind. Make sure you tofu has been thoroughly pressed to remove all water or the meatballs may not hold their shape.
- Next, add in your green onions, soy sauce, bbq sauce, flax eggs, cornstarch and flour. Mix together and make sure that the consistency is thick and sticks together. Add more flour as needed until they will form easily.
- Use your hands to gently squeeze the batter to form into balls. I find squeezing gently works better than rolling.
- Allow to harden up in the fridge for an hour if desired, this is not necessary but can make them a little easier to cook.
Glaze
- In a small bowl mix together the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice and agave.
Cooking
- Carefully add the tofu balls into a non-stick pan on medium heat with a little cooking oil of choice.
- Fry them for around 10 minutes, flipping to ensure all sides are golden brown.
- Add the glaze and cook for another minute or until the tofu balls are evenly coated. Stir carefully to prevent the balls from falling apart.
- Serve on top of rice with your favourite vegetable, and top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 300g | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.5g | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4.5mg
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