Vegan Golden Tofu Cakes

These Vegan Golden Tofu Cakes are a plant-based treat that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or even the main course of a light meal. These Vegan Golden Tofu Cakes, made with breadcrumbs, spice, fresh herbs, and protein-rich tofu, are extremely filling while remaining light. These mini cakes are inexpensive, optionally gluten-free, and an excellent way to present tofu in a tasty, appealing manner.

NUMERICAL FACTS

• Cuisine: American-inspired
• Diet: Vegan, free from dairy, and can be gluten-free
• Course: Snack, side dish, or appetizer
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Prep done in fifteen minutes
• The entire time will be 30 minutes
• Size/portion: 2-3 cakes
• There are four servings(12 cakes) all over
• Cooking Technique: Pan-frying or baking
• Difficulty: Easy

TOOLS

• Measuring cups
• Spatula
• Potato masher or fork
• Measuring spoons
• A baking tray or skillet(non-stick)
• Mixing bowls
• Parchment liner

INGREDIENTS

• 2 garlic cloves(MINCED)
• One block of tofu, fourteen oz.
• 2 tablespoons of oil(for frying)
• Half a cup of breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder or cornstarch
• Nutritional yeast, two tbsps.
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, ground
• Soy sauce, two tbsps.
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• Finely chopped green onions, two
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

INGREDIENT NOTES

CORNSTARCH

• It serves as a binder and helps to crisp up the cakes. You may use arrowroot or tapioca starch in its place.

TOFU

• This recipe requires the firm or extra-firm tofu, which is pressed and drained to release most of the liquid. Silken tofu makes your dish watery, so avoid using it. If you are allergic to soy, then use mashed chickpeas or white beans in its place

OIL

• We are using olive oil for frying purposes. To lower the calories, apply broth or water using a brush to enjoy the oil-free baking.

BREADCRUMBS

• Their addition will make the cakes crispy and properly bind for you. You may use ground oats, gluten-free breadcrumbs, or almond flour to keep the cakes free from gluten.

SOY SAUCE

• It adds the classic umami taste. Coconut aminos are the gluten-free option.

NUTRITIONAL YEAST

• It is a vegan option to add the savory and cheesy flavor to our cakes. You may omit it or swap it with vegan parmesan cheese.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Drain and press tofu for a minimum of ten minutes to release the extra moisture.
2. Use a fork to mash the pressed and drained tofu into crumbs in a big mixing bowl.
3. Add garlic, breadcrumbs, green onions, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, soy sauce, cumin, parsley, paprika, and turmeric to the breadcrumbs.
4. Mix well to make a properly combined mixture.
5. Separate a portion that can shape into a two-inch-wide patty.
6. Similarly, shape all the patties till the mixture finishes.
7. You will get around twelve small cakes.

PAN-FRYING

1. Keep a skillet with olive oil on a normal flame
2. Place patties in the skillet once it becomes hot.
3. After some three or four minutes, flip the patty.
4. Simultaneously fry the opposite side.
5. Dish them out on a serving platter once both sides become crispy.

BAKING

1. Heat the empty oven to 190 °C.
2. Arrange all the patties on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Bake them till both sides are crispy with a flip after half time has passed.
4. Your Vegan Golden Tofu Cakes are ready to serve!

TIPS

• Add bell peppers and carrots to boost nutrition and enhance visual appeal.
• Use panko to coat the cakes before frying or baking to make them extra crisp.
• To have stable, firm cakes, pressing tofu to remove extra water is the main key.

DIRECTIONS FOR STORING THE LEFTOVERS

FRIDGE

• Save the cooked and cooled tofu cakes in an airtight container. Keep them chilled in the fridge for around four days.

FREEZER

• Arrange the shaped, uncooked tofu cakes on a parchment-lined tray. Keep them in the freezer. Once the cakes become solid, transfer them to the freezer-safe box or bag. They will be best frozen for two months. Give them some extra minutes to cook them directly from the frozen state.

REHEATING

• Use the air fryer or skillet to reheat them to bring their crispness back.

FAQs

Can they be served as a main dish?

• They will be perfectly paired with a grain bowl, roasted vegetables, or inside a wrap to satisfy you as a main meal.

How can I lower the calories?

• You can brush them with water or broth and bake them in the oven instead of pan-frying.

Do they give a strong tofu taste?

• Not at all. The seasonings, along with nutritional yeast, successfully mask the tofu taste and give you a well-balanced, savory deliciousness.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Size/serve: 3 cakes
The quantity of calories: ~180 kcal
Carbs(total): Fourteen grams
Fiber content: 3 g
Net carbs: Eleven grams
Fat content: 09 g
Sugar: Two grams
Proteins: 11 g
Sodium: 380 milligrams