Fried Tofu Pockets

Fried Tofu Pockets are a delightful Chinese brunch dish featuring crispy, golden pockets stuffed with seasoned tofu and vegetables. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, they make for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 200 grams
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Wonton wrappers - 10 pieces
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Press the firm tofu to remove excess moisture, then crumble it into a bowl.
2. Add chopped green onions, grated carrot, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and a pinch of salt to the crumbled tofu. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
3. Take a wonton wrapper and place a tablespoon of the tofu mixture in the center. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over to create a pocket, and seal the edges tightly. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
4. In a shallow dish, spread cornstarch evenly. Dredge each tofu pocket in the cornstarch, ensuring they are well-coated.
5. In a deep skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot. Fry the tofu pockets in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Remove the fried pockets and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables.

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