Soy Garlic Tofu Balls

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Tofu Balls or other plant-based meat balls of choice
• 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp room temperature water
• 1/2 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 scallion (, chopped (green and white parts separated))
• 1/2 small shallot or red onion (, diced)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (, seeded and diced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Note: You can double the sauce if you’re using more than 10 tofu balls and adding more veggies

2. 2

   --- Sauce ---

3. 3

   Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Feel free to adjust it to your taste and add more or less of everything depending on your preference.

4. 4

   --- Stir-Frying ---

5. 5

   Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add in the oil. Once hot, add the white part of the scallion. Sauté for 1 minute. Add in the onion and bell pepper. Cook until the bell pepper is tender. Stir-fry any other vegetables you plan to use before adding the sauce.

6. 6

   Give the sauce another mix (since the starch tends to settle at the bottom). Pour the sauce into the pan/wok. Leave to simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once it comes to a boil, the sauce will start will start to thicken from the starch.

7. 7

   Add in the tofu balls or other meatballs you’re using. Coat well in the sauce and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Serve and enjoy with rice, noodles, or have these tofu balls inside a wrap.