Red Tofu Fritters With Chilli Dipping Sauce

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 1
Red Tofu Fritters With Chilli Dipping Sauce recipe for a quick and delicious snack
in Appetizer

Prep

25 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 spring onions , trimmed
1 large red pepper , deseeded
1 -2 red chile , deseeded
25 g plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
salt & freshly ground black pepper
250 g firm tofu
50 g bean sprouts , lightly rinsed
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
1 medium egg , beaten
600 ml peanut oil or 600 sunflower oil , for deep fryingc
6 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 small red chile , deseeded and chopped
6 red chilies , flowers as a decorative garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
380
Sugar
9g
Fat
26g
Red Tofu Fritters With Chilli Dipping Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-prepare snack that originated in Southeast Asia. The recipe is a great way to introduce tofu and bean sprouts into your diet, and the mixing of spices creates a flavorful dish that everyone can enjoy. These fritters are an excellent option for snacking or as an appetizer at a party, and the chili dipping sauce adds an extra zing to the dish. With their unique combination of flavors and textures, these fritters are sure to become a fast favorite in your recipe collection.

Instructions

1.Chop spring onions, red pepper, and red chili into small pieces.
2.In a large mixing bowl, mix together plain flour, baking powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3.Crumble firm tofu into mixing bowl. Add the chopped ingredients, lightly rinsed bean sprouts, and freshly chopped coriander. Mix well.
4.Add beaten medium-sized egg to the mixture. Mix well.
5.Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. When the temperature reaches 180°C, start frying small portions of the mixture, until golden brown and cooked through.
6.Drain the fritters on a paper towel-lined plate.
7.In a small bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce and chopped red chili.
8.Serve the fritters hot with chili dipping sauce, garnished with red chili flowers.

PROS

Red Tofu Fritters With Chilli Dipping Sauce are easy and quick to make, and perfect as a snack or appetizer.

The fritters have a crispy exterior with a soft texture on the inside.

The chili dipping sauce adds a sweet, tangy and spicy flavor to the dish.

CONS

The recipe requires deep frying, which can make the fritters high in calories and fat.
It is recommended to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may find the dipping sauce too spicy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein and contains all nine essential amino acids required by the body. It is also low in calories and high in calcium, iron, and other important nutrients.
Bean sprouts are low in calories and a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin C and iron.
Red pepper and chili contain capsaicin, a compound that can reduce inflammation, help with weight loss, and boost metabolism.

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