Oh so TASTY! Teriyaki Tofu Ball - 照烧豆腐丸
Ingredients
- Tofu16 oz
- Kale · finely chopped3 tbsp
- Carrot · finely chopped3 tbsp
- Cashew · chopped toasted2 tbsp
- Cornstarch4 tbsp + ⅔ cups
- Salt½ tsp
- Black pepper½
- Broccoli2 cups
- Vegetable oil
- Ginger · finely chopped1 tsp
- Soy sauce3 tbsp
- Mirin3 tbsp
- Sugar1 ½ tbsp
- Cilantro · chopped
- Sesame seed · toasted
- Teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from its package and put it in a nut milk bag. Squeeze it to mash it into a paste and press out as much liquid as you can.
- Transfer the mashed tofu to a large bowl.
- Add the finely chopped kale stems, carrot and cashews.
- Season with salt and pepper, then gradually add the cornstarch. Mix until well combined.
- Roll heaping tablespoons of the mixture into balls in your palm until all of it is used.
- Heat a large pan or wok with enough oil for the tofu balls to float while frying.
- Fry the tofu balls until golden brown, then drain them on paper towels and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in hot water until they turn a darker green, then drain well.
- Heat a large pan with about ½ tablespoon of oil.
- Sauté the ginger until fragrant, then add the remaining sauce ingredients.
- When the sugar has melted, add the tofu balls, toss quickly to coat them, and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Push the ingredients to one side and add the blanched broccoli.
- Toss everything together, garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds, and serve warm.
Summarized from WoonHeng's video. Watch it for the details.
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