Springy Okara & Tofu Nuggets

Okara is a byproduct of soy milk production and is often used in vegetarian and vegan cooking as a high-protein ingredient.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Springy Okara & Tofu Nuggets

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Asian, Japanese Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Okara
• 1 block Tofu
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Flour
• 1 unit Egg
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the okara, tofu, breadcrumbs, flour, egg, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Shape the mixture into small nugget shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the nuggets until golden brown on all sides.
4. Alternatively, you can also bake the nuggets in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes.
5. Serve the springy okara & tofu nuggets hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.