Tofu Köftes

Experience a taste of Turkish cuisine with these flavorful Tofu Köftes, a vegan twist on a traditional favorite. Perfect as a main course or a hearty appetizer, these köftes bring together aromatic herbs and spices for a delicious plant-based dish.
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Ingredients

🧄 1 block firm tofu
🌿 Handful mint
🌿 Handful parsley
🧅 2 spring onions
🌶️ 1 green or red chili
🌶️ 1 tsp chili flakes,
🍅 1 tbsp red pepper/tomato paste
🌿 1 tsp cumin
🌶️ 1 tsp paprika
🧂 1 tsp salt
🌾 1/4 cup flour
🫒 Olive oil, for frying

Instructions

1- Prepare Ingredients:

• Finely chop the mint, parsley, and spring onion.
• Set aside.

2- Crumble Tofu:

• In a large mixing bowl, crumble 1 block of Veggy Tofu by hand.

3- Add Herbs and Onions:

• Add the chopped herbs and onions to the tofu crumbles.

4- Incorporate Spices:

• Add 1 tsp chili flakes, 1 tbsp red pepper/tomato paste, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp salt to the mixture.

5- Add Flour:

• Add 1/4 cup of flour to the mixture to act as a binder.

6- Mix Thoroughly:

• Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by hand until you achieve a cohesive mixture.

7- Shape Köftes:

• Form the mixture into elongated patties or rugby ball shapes.

8- Heat Oil:

• Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

9- Fry Köftes:

• Fry the shaped köftes in the hot pan for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.

10- Serve:
- Remove from the pan and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 2

Calories: 255
Protein: 17g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g

Equipment: Wooden cutting board, Chef's knife, Large mixing bowl, Non-stick frying pan, Silicone-tip tongs, Serving plate

Cooking Tips

• Crumble the tofu by hand for an even, easy texture.
• This dish is versatile; feel free to adjust herbs and spices to your liking.
• For an added smoky flavor, consider grilling the köftes instead.

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Tofu Köftes