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Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

Delicious Sweet Chili Tofu Balls Ready in Just 20 Minutes

Savor these Sweet Chili Tofu Balls, a quick and easy dish bursting with sweet and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 3/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water vegetable broth can enhance flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste) or substitute with sriracha or red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Ketchup or replace with chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or canola/olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or agave/maple syrup for a natural alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar is a good substitute
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil (for sautéing) any neutral oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic or 1/8 tsp garlic powder per clove as substitute
For the Tofu Balls
  • 1 package Air-Fried Tofu Balls or store-bought vegan meatballs
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions/Scallions or cilantro as alternative
For Serving
  • 4 cups Steamed Rice or noodles/quinoa

Equipment

  • pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • air fryer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sweet chili sauce ingredients: sweet chili sauce, water, gochujang, tomato ketchup, sesame oil, sugar, and rice vinegar. Whisk together until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour sweet chili sauce into the pan with sautéed garlic, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add the air-fried tofu balls to the sauce, ensuring they are fully coated. Let simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add an extra tablespoon of water until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot over steamed rice or with noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure garlic is sautéed to golden without burning. Use an air fryer to reheat for best texture.

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