Tofu Meatballs in Palak Sauce

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Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)

A vegan recipe packed with herbal flavors and soaked in a creamy spinach sauce.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min
Tofu Meatballs in Palak Sauce recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • 1
    packet firm tofu
  • 200mL
    coconut cream
  • 4bundle
    spinach
  • 1
    medium onion
  • 4clove
    garlic
  • 1/2cup
    breadcrumbs
  • 6tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1dash
    cayenne
  • 1dash
    dried oregano

How to make Tofu Meatballs in Palak Sauce

For the Palak Sauce

  1. Blanch 2-3 handfuls of spinach until they start to wilt. Turn off the heat and add 1 bunch of fresh spinach.

  2. Using a slotted spoon, remove the spinach from the liquid and add to a blender.

  3. Pour in the coconut cream and blend until smooth.

    Step 1.1: Pour in the coconut cream and blend until smooth
  4. Saute onion and garlic on plan until the onion turns pinkish.

    Step 1.1: Saute onion and garlic on plan until the onion turns pinkish
  5. Add the blended mixture to your sautéed onion and garlic and stir to combine.

    Step 1.1: Add the blended mixture to your sautéed onion and garlic and stir to combine
  6. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

For the Meatballs

  1. Use very firm tofu for the meatballs. Pat to remove excess water before making your meatball mix.

  2. Roughly break tofu into smaller pieces. Add half of the onion, half of the garlic, breadcrumbs, cornstarch, cayenne and oregano in a blender. Blend to form a smooth mixture.

    Step 2.1: Roughly break tofu into smaller pieces
  3. Make small meatballs from the tofu blend.

    Step 2.1: Make small meatballs from the tofu blend
    Step 2.2: Make small meatballs from the tofu blend
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes at 200°C fan. You want them crunchy but soft enough to enjoy.

  5. Add the meatballs to your spinach sauce.

  6. Garnish with a little bit of vegan cream.

  7. Serve hot with rice.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the tofu is very firm to maintain the shape of the meatballs.

  2. Adjust the seasoning to taste with cayenne and oregano.