Spicy Tofu Fritters

This simple recipe is really good for a mid-afternoon snack or if you combine it with a vegetable stir-fry and steamed rice would be a full meal itself. Tofu is widely available at major supermarkets and Asian supermarkets. This recipe works better using the firm tofu types, so avoid using the silken ones.

For the paste

1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1/2 red chilli or less
a handful coriander
1 tsp chopped lemongrass
1 tsp chopped ginger
1 tsp lime juice

Process all ingredients above in a blender or pestle and mortar until fairly smooth and set aside.

200 g firm tofu
1 tsp soy sauce
2 tbs plain flour
Breadcrumbs

Mash the tofu using your hands or potato masher, add the flour, soy sauce and the paste. Mix the tofu mixture thoroughly, season with salt and pepper, shape into medium size patties and roll in breadcrumbs until well covered. Keep the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight to firm up and shallow fry in hot oil when needed. Serve the fritters with some chilli jam ( the recipe is available from my previous post ).