Vegan "Chicken" Balls

Vegan "Chicken" Balls

by Kenzo Gonzalez 2 years ago
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4 minutes
218.6 kcal
28.4 g carbs
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Description

Vegan Chinese-style “chicken” balls. They taste better than the real thing. If you enjoy eating chicken, you can use the batter with precooked chicken. Serve with your favorite sweet-and-sour sauce.

Ingredients
  • 2 cubes vegan chicken-flavored stock
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 pinch salt, or more to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
  • ¾ cup soy milk
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
Directions
  1. 1. Dissolve vegan stock cubes in the boiling water in a bowl. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, and 1 pinch salt. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and add to the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
  2. 2. Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Place remaining flour in a shallow bowl.
  3. 3. Stir 5 tablespoons water and flaxseed meal together in a separate bowl. Let "egg" stand until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add soy milk; mix well. Stir into the flour mixture until batter is well combined.
  4. 4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5. Take the tofu pieces and dip them in bowl of flour; move into the batter to coat. Fry in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 24 balls
calories: 218.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 28.4 g
protein: 9.3 g
saturated fat: 1.1 g
sodium: 603 mg
fiber: 2.1 g
sugar: 1.7 g