Description
These crispy tofu and vegetable patties are a delicious and healthy snack or light meal, featuring extra firm tofu combined with fresh grated carrot and cabbage. Flavored with garlic, onion, and vegetarian oyster sauce, they’re pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce for an irresistible taste and texture.
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 (for vegetables)
- 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
For Cooking and Serving
- Neutral cooking oil (for frying)
- Thai sweet chili sauce or preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- Drain and crumble tofu: Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Then crumble the tofu into a mixing bowl ensuring a fine crumble.
- Prepare vegetables: Place the grated carrot and thinly sliced cabbage into a strainer, sprinkle generously with salt, and let sit for 8–10 minutes. Afterward, squeeze out the excess liquid to prevent sogginess.
- Combine ingredients: Add the prepared vegetables, minced garlic, diced onion, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings to the crumbled tofu. Mix thoroughly until well combined, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Shape patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into small, evenly sized patties suitable for frying.
- Heat the pan: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of neutral cooking oil to prevent sticking and aid browning.
- Fry patties: Place the patties in the heated pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and serve them warm with Thai sweet chili sauce or your preferred dipping sauce for optimum flavor.
Notes
- Pressing the tofu well is essential to avoid watery patties and help them hold together better.
- Squeezing out excess moisture from the vegetables prevents soggy patties and ensures a crispy texture.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust seasonings and spices based on your taste preferences for a more personalized flavor.
- These patties can be reheated in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness.
