CHARACTERISTICS
Lunches and Dinners Comforting RecipesTofu, Soy and Maple Meatballs
SERVINGS
4
PREPARATION
20 min
COOKING
30 min
These savory meatballs combine the heartiness of Soykei extra-firm tofu, fresh ginger, and a touch of maple syrup. Baked to perfection and coated in a rich tamari and hoisin sauce, they make for a comforting, satisfying meal, perfect served over rice and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions.
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Ingredients
Preparation
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 package of Soykei extra-firm tofu, 350 g
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- ½ cup shallots, finely diced
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp salt
For the sauce
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup tamari
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallots and carrots and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ginger, garlic and vinegar and reduce until the liquid has evaporated. Set aside in a bowl.
- In the same bowl, crumble in the tofu and add the remaining meatball ingredients.
- Mix well and let stand a few minutes
- Using your hands, form small, compact balls. The meatballs should be no bigger than a toonie.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway.
- While the meatballs cook, prepare the sauce:
- Add the water to a small pot and gradually whisk in the cornstarch.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Coat the cooked meatballs with the sauce
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and cilantro
- Adjust the seasoning, as needed.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup tamari
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Preparation
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