Tofu Croquettes and Tartar Sauce (a variation)

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Hi All,

 

Many of you have probably seen this recipe from LaDonna before, but I

thought I would let you know of a slight variation I made to the

recipe recently. I needed to make some finger food so I thought what

better than tofu croquettes. I wanted to make enough to feed a small

crowd so I thought I would make little ones. I always mix these in a

food processor and add much more nutritional yeast and veggies than

the recipes asks for. To make them stiff enough to form into shapes I

also add some rice crumbs (dry GF bread crumbs would work too). I

rolled them into very neat small balls (about 3/4 " diameter) and

lightly rolled them in rice crumbs. Then, I deep-fried them in oil.

(Yes I know, not very healthy but the result was a lovely even golden

colour.) I served them cold with Tartar sauce. They were all snapped

up very quickly with no-one even suspecting that they were tofu.

 

Kim

 

 

 

Tofu Croquettes and Tartar Sauce

 

 

This is my mom's recipe and has been in the family for nearly 40

years. A favorite!!! We used to fry these in a lot of oil (or deep-fat

fry) but now we form them into balls and place on a baking stone or

cookie sheet and bake them. It reduces the calories and makes them

healthier.

 

 

Croquettes

 

1 lb (450 g) tofu

1 oz ( 30 g) cashews - coarse chopped

1 oz ( 30 g) pimento

1 oz ( 30 g) onion

1 oz ( 30 g) celery

1 oz ( 30 g) green pepper

1/2 tsp garlic salt

3/4 tsp seasoning salt

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp nutritional (savoury) yeast (-OR- flavoring like Kitchen

Boquet)

1 Tbsp (3 tsp) Vegex, Marmite, or Savorex (check for gluten)

chicken-style seasoning to taste

 

 

You may be more generous with the vegetable ingredients. Mix together

well.

Form into patties or balls. Fry in hot skillet or bake on cookie sheet

at 350 F (177 C) until golden brown.

 

 

 

Tartar Sauce

 

 

1 Tbsp (3 tsp) onion

1 Tbsp (3 tsp) pepper

1 Tbsp (3 tsp) pimento

2 Tbsp (6 tsp) pickle

1 cup vegan mayonnaise

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

 

 

Mix ingredients together well. Use as a sauce for the croquettes. You

may add 2 Tbsp (6 tsp) of tomato juice for added color and flavor.

 

Enjoy!!!!!