Sticky Ginger Tofu Fritters

Found this on FB, Omega Recipes – i can’t seem to get a link right to it.

Problems i had with the recipe:

Getting the tofu into equivalent sizes of crumble is hard. Maybe a chopper?

Breadcrumbs and cornstarch are shown to be mixed in, vs on the outside in layers

1 egg is not enough to hold it together with the breadcrumbs, might be a little easier with those ingredients outside

Sticky Giner Tofu Fritter

🥢 Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these sticky ginger tofu fritters are packed with flavor! Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. The sweet and savory glaze adds the perfect finishing touch! 🍯🍽️

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 2 people

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

For Tofu Fritter

• 1 block firm tofu pressed and crumbled
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup green onions chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
• 1 tbsp cornstarch for crispiness
• 1 egg or flax egg for vegan option
• 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

For the Sticky Ginger Glaze:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger

Method

 

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, breadcrumbs, green onions, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, cornstarch, and egg. Mix everything together until well combined.
2. Using your hands, form the tofu mixture into small patties (about 2-3 inches in diameter). You should get around 8-12 fritters.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the fritters to the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
5. While the fritters are cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger in a small saucepan.
6. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
7. Once the fritters are crispy and golden, remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
8. Drizzle the sticky ginger glaze over the fritters or toss them gently in the glaze.

Verdict:

Meh. Would not do again

More unhealthy that it needed to be.