Herbed Tofu Cakes


Herbed Tofu Cakes

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Servings: 10
Prep Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Appetizers

 
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Ingredients
  • 16 ounce package firm tofu (fresh bean curd), drained
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  • large carrot, finely shredded (2/3 cup)
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  • green onions, chopped
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  • 1/4 cup
    snipped fresh cilantro
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  • 2 tablespoons
    snipped fresh mint
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  • cloves garlic, minced
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  • 1/3 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2 tablespoons
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
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  • 2 tablespoons
    canola oil
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  • 1/2 
    of a cucumber, chopped
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  • 1/2 
    of a mango, seeded, peeled, and chopped
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  • recipe Dipping Sauce, recipe below
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  •  
    Fresh mint (optional)
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Dipping Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons
    soy sauce
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  • 2 tablespoons
    rice vinegar
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  • 1 teaspoon
    chili garlic sauce
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. In large bowl mash tofu with a fork. Add carrot, green onions, cilantro, mint, garlic, flour, and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce; stir to combine.
2.
In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Tightly pack some of the tofu mixture into a 1/4-cup metal measuring cup. Unmold into the hot skillet by tapping measuring cup in bottom of skillet. Repeat to make 5 patties. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until browned and heated through. Remove to a baking sheet; keep warm in oven while cooking remaining 5 patties.
3.
To serve, top tofu cakes with cucumber and mango. Serve with mint and Dipping Sauce. Makes 10 appetizers.

Dipping Sauce
Stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 91, Total Fat 4 g, Sodium 393 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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