Ingredients and Weight:
- Tofu (firm), 14 ounces
- Quinoa, cooked, 1 cup
- Carrots, grated, 1/2 cup
- Celery, finely chopped, 1/4 cup
- Green onions, finely chopped, 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch, 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable broth, 1/2 cup
- Apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup
- Brown sugar, 1/4 cup
- Sriracha, 1 teaspoon (or more to taste)
- Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Drain the tofu and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Press to remove excess moisture.
- Crumble the tofu into a large bowl and combine with the cooked quinoa, grated carrots, celery, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, sriracha, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gradually whisk the cornstarch mixture into the sauce until thickened.
- Form the tofu mixture into 1-inch meatballs and fry them in vegetable oil until golden brown on all sides.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes more, or until heated through.
- Serve hot.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Vegetarian
- Sweet and sour flavor
- Crispy meatballs
- Savory and satisfying
User Comments:
- "These meatballs are so delicious and easy to make. I love the sweet and sour sauce."
- "I'm not usually a fan of tofu, but these meatballs are amazing. The texture is perfect."
- "This is a great dish for entertaining guests. It's easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser."
- "I added a little extra sriracha to give it a bit of a kick."
- "I served these meatballs with rice and vegetables for a complete meal."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To make gluten-free meatballs, use gluten-free soy sauce and cornstarch.
- If you don't have a food processor or grater, you can finely chop the carrots and celery by hand.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to taste.
- Serve the meatballs hot for the best flavor and texture.
