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Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

Savory Sweet Chili Tofu Balls: A Quick Vegan Delight

These Sweet Chili Tofu Balls are a quick, flavorful vegan treat perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 352
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Water add more if needed for thinner sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang substitute with another chili paste if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup can be replaced with similar sweet condiment
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil substitute with another oil if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar can be reduced or replaced with sugar substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar can use white vinegar as an alternative
For the Tofu Balls
  • 2 cups Tofu Balls substitute with store-bought meatballs if not vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Oil (for cooking) any cooking oil can work
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, adjust quantity as preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions optional for garnish
To Serve
  • 4 cups Steamed Rice or Noodles for serving

Equipment

  • pan
  • bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, water, gochujang, tomato ketchup, sesame oil, sugar, and rice vinegar. Whisk together until well-blended and smooth.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour the mixed sauce into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Allow it to come to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
  4. Introduce the air-fried tofu balls into the pan and gently toss them in the sauce for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Check the sauce consistency and add extra water if too thick, stirring well.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Watch garlic closely to prevent burning. Adjust sauce thickness as needed and ensure tofu is well cooked before adding to sauce.

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