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Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

Sweet Chili Tofu Balls That Will Spice Up Your Dinner!

Sweet Chili Tofu Balls are a quick, vegan dish that redefine comfort food with vibrant flavors and delightful textures.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang or any hot chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or vegetable/olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or apple cider/white vinegar
For the Tofu Balls
  • 15 pieces Air-Fried Tofu Balls homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oil neutral oil for sautéing
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, water, gochujang, tomato ketchup, sesame oil, sugar, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of your chosen neutral oil. Once shimmering, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the sautéed garlic. Stir well to combine, and let simmer for about 3-5 minutes until thickened slightly.
  4. Gently place the air-fried tofu balls into the simmering sauce, ensuring they're fully submerged. Toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. If a thinner sauce is preferred, add a splash of water and stir until desired consistency is achieved. Return to a simmer for about 1 minute.
  6. Transfer the coated tofu balls to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure tofu balls are well air-fried for the best texture. Adjust spice levels to your preference with gochujang.

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