How to Make Tofu Balls

    Recently obsessed with all kinds of meatballs, this dish inspiration comes from a baozi.Tofu, because it has mutated, let's call it tofu meatball. This dish uses simple ingredients and tastes fresh, easy to prepare as well. It makes for a fancy guest dish too.

    Ingredients for Tofu Meatballs:

    Main Ingredients: Tofu ( )Ham( ) S radish( ) Sm all( )Egg( ) Seasoning Salt ( )Broth( )Dark Soy Sauce ( ) R
    ice ( )Cookware: Steamer

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    Method for Tofu Meatballs:

    

    1. Ingredients image. The tofu needs its hard edges removed; it's best to use northern tofu, and newly bought tofu should be sprinkled with water to reduce moisture.Egg white and egg yolk need to be separated. Shredded carrot and ham are roughly chopped. They go into the blender.

    

    2. Cover and blend manually, then open the lid to push larger pieces back in, blending again until satisfied.

    

    3.R ed carrot and ham pieces are added to the tofu.3. Egg whites are poured into the blender cup; they should be well mixed with the filling without cleaning the cup first.

    

    Blend evenly.4. Add a little salt, mix in some starch, then combine thoroughly. 5. Form into meatballs.6. Place them on a plate and steam for 10 minutes once the water boils.

    

    7. While waiting, blanch small greens.

    

    8. In another pot, add broth, season with salt and dark soy sauce, thicken with starch slurry, and stir in a bit of cooking oil if desired. The amount of dark soy sauce can be adjusted based on preference.

    

    9. Serve the meatballs with the greens and poured sauce. Tips:

    

    1. The starch quantity may vary depending on the tofu's water content, adjusting according to how easily it forms into meatballs without deforming.

    

    2. If you don't have broth, water can be used instead; the taste will be slightly different.

    

    3. The ham is quite salty; adjust salt accordingly; you could use meat paste instead for a different flavor profile.

    

    4. If using pure tofu with ham granules, this would also be called Baozi Tofu. Soy sauce can be omitted or used in smaller quantities; the dish will have a different color.

    

    After the meatballs are cooked, arrange some bok choy on top and pour the thickening sauce over them.

    Tips:

    1 The water content of tofu can vary, so the amount of starch needed also varies. Use enough to form into but not easily.2 If you don't have chicken broth, water can be used as a substitute, though it will taste slightly worse.3 Ham is relatively salty; pay attention to the salt content. Ham in this recipe can be replaced with meat paste, which will give a different flavor.4 If pure tofu paste sticks to ham pieces and cooked similarly, it can be called wrapped tofu.