Tofu Veggie Corn Cakes Recipes

CORN CAKES

Steps:

• For the avocado salsa: Mix the red onion, avocado, lime zest and juice and tomato in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• For the corn cakes: Whisk together the Cotija, flour, cumin, paprika and egg in a medium bowl until incorporated. Add the corn, garlic, scallions and lime zest. Fold together until incorporated. Set aside.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat to around 350 degrees F.
• In batches, add 2-tablespoon scoops of the batter and fry until golden and crisp, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with sea salt and drizzle over some of the lime juice.
• Serve the corn cakes hot, topped with the avocado salsa.

SOOK MEI FAAN (CANTONESE CREAMED CORN WITH TOFU AND RICE)

Steps:

• Carefully pat the tofu dry with a clean kitchen towel, and cut each block into 8 slices.
• Place half the corn kernels into a blender or food processor, and blitz until creamy but still chunky.
• Heat a medium saucepan or deep skillet over medium-high. When hot, add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the ginger, garlic and scallions, and cook for 20 seconds until aromatic. (They shouldn't brown too much.) Add the remaining corn kernels, along with the blitzed corn and vegetable stock, season well with salt and white pepper, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to bring the mixture to a boil. Stirring constantly, slowly add the cornstarch slurry, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is slightly thickened.
• Divide rice among bowls. For each serving, lay 4 slices of silken tofu on top of the rice and top with a few spoonfuls of the creamed corn. Finish with scallions, cilantro and drizzle with sesame or chile oil.

TOFU VEGGIE CORN CAKES

Steps:

• 1. Place the tofu, water, garlic, baking powder, and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until sooth and creamy. Transfer to a medium bowl, add all the remaining ingredients except the oil, and mix well. 2. Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the hot skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until brown on the bottom. Turn over and brown the other side. Remove the cakes to a platter and continue with the remaining batter. (In order to hold their shape without falling apart, the cakes must be small.) 3. Serve the cakes hot or at room temperature.