Description
Delicious and crispy tofu and vegetable patties made with extra firm tofu, grated carrot, and thinly sliced cabbage. These savory patties are pan-fried to perfection and served warm with Thai sweet chili sauce, making a nutritious and flavorful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 10.5 oz extra firm tofu
- 1 small carrot, grated (100 g)
- 1/4 small cabbage, thinly sliced (100 g)
- Generous pinch of salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or preferred flour)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (adjust if needed)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Other seasonings of choice
- Neutral cooking oil
- Thai sweet chili sauce or preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the tofu: Drain and press the tofu thoroughly to remove excess moisture, then crumble it into a large mixing bowl to create the base of the patties.
- Prepare the vegetables: Place the grated carrot and thinly sliced cabbage in a strainer, sprinkle generously with salt, and let sit for 8-10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Afterward, squeeze out the liquid carefully.
- Mix the ingredients: Add the pressed vegetables, minced garlic, diced onion, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, and pepper into the bowl with crumbled tofu. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed based on your preference.
- Shape the patties: Take portions of the mixture and form them into small, evenly sized patties, ensuring they hold their shape.
- Heat the pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of neutral cooking oil to prevent sticking and promote crispiness.
- Cook the patties: Place the tofu patties in the heated pan and cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and serve warm with Thai sweet chili sauce or your choice of dipping sauce for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu well is essential for achieving a firm texture and preventing sogginess.
- You can substitute the vegetarian oyster sauce with soy sauce or tamari for a different flavor.
- Adjust the amount of flour and cornstarch if the mixture feels too wet or too dry.
- Feel free to incorporate other seasonings or chopped herbs to customize the flavor.
- These patties can be served with various dipping sauces beyond Thai sweet chili, such as soy sauce or a spicy mayo.
