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Ingredients
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3 cups canola or sunflower oil for frying
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1 14- to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, well drained and patted dry
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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2 scallions, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon five-spice powder, divided
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½ cup potato starch or cornstarch
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon Sriracha or chile-garlic sauce
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1 clove garlic, grated
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Lemon wedges for serving
Directions
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Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
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Meanwhile, mash tofu with a fork in a large bowl. Add eggs, cilantro, scallions, ginger and ½ teaspoon five-spice powder; mix until well combined. Stir in potato starch (or cornstarch) and season with salt and pepper. Shape into 15 golf-ball-size balls.
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Combine mayonnaise, Sriracha (or chile-garlic sauce), garlic and the remaining ½ teaspoon five-spice powder in a small bowl.
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Carefully add 3 of the tofu balls to the oil. Fry, turning regularly, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining tofu balls, letting the oil come back to 350° between batches. Serve the tofu balls with the sauce and lemon wedges, if desired.
Equipment
Thermometer
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
416 | Calories |
32g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Serving Size 3 tofu balls & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce | |
Calories 416 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 11g | 22% |
Total Fat 32g | 41% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
Vitamin A 353IU | 7% |
Sodium 434mg | 19% |
Potassium 84mg | 2% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.