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Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

Sweet Chili Tofu Balls: Crispy, Spicy Goodness You’ll Love

Delight in Sweet Chili Tofu Balls, a vegan recipe offering crispy, spicy goodness that’s quick to prepare and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Use store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Water Adjust for consistency
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) Substitute with sriracha for less spice
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup Can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Substitute with olive oil if necessary
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Maple syrup is a healthy substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (or White Vinegar) Apple cider vinegar also works
For Sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Any vegetable oil for sautéing garlic
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, avoid burning
For the Tofu Balls
  • 400 grams Air-Fried Tofu Balls Consider pre-fried tofu or lentils as substitutes
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions/Scallions For garnish
For Serving
  • 2 cups Steamed Rice Noodles are a versatile alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Toasted for topping

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, water, gochujang, tomato ketchup, sesame oil, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour the sauce into the garlic-infused pan and simmer on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  4. Add air-fried tofu balls to the sauce and gently toss to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Transfer the tofu balls to a serving platter, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check the sauce consistency before adding tofu balls; adjust heat and toppings as desired.

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