Sweet and Chilli Tofu Balls

 

Tofu Balls

Ingredients

Raw tofu (buy 300 naira tofu from sellers)

1/2 cup sifted flour 

2 peeled & grated carrots

1/2 cup chopped spring onions

1 large chopped red bell pepper/chilli pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 stock cube (optional)

1/2 bottle oil for frying

  Method

In a medium mixing bowl, add the tofu and mash with a fork or mash. Add the chopped spring onions, grated carrots, red bell pepper, sifted flour, ground black pepper, salt and stock cube. Mix with hand. Mould or shape into medium balls. Arrange in a tray. 

  Heat the oil in a pan. Add the tofu balls one after the other into the pan. Fry on medium flame till golden brown and crispy. Flip over the other side and fry the other side till golden brown and crispy too. Repeat the process till you exhaust the raw tofu balls.

  Serve with ketchup or tomato sauce.

 If you want to make Sweet and Chilli Tofu Sauce, the recipe below 👇

 Ingredients:

Fried Tofu Balls

1 satchet tomato paste

2 tbsp ketchup (optional)

1 tsp chilli flakes

1 tsp sesame seeds

A dash of salt

1/2 tsp chopped garlic

1/2 cup of water

1 tbsp oil

Method

In a medium bowl, add the tomato paste, ketchup (optional), chilli flakes, sesame seeds, a dash of salt and water. Stir to combine. 

  Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the garlic. Add the tomato mixture, stir and cook for 10 minutes on low flame. Add the fried tofu balls and flip gently to combine with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from the fire. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Serve with white rice and enjoy!©Asmie's Kitchen

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