Tofu and Sweet Potato 'Arancini Style' Katsu

Name: Tofu and Sweet Potato 'Arancini Style' Katsu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup sushi rice, uncooked; 1 chestnut mushroom, finely chopped; 1 small leek finely chopped; 1/2 stick of celery; 2 cm ginger root finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 1/2 cups water; 150g firm tofu; 1/2 medium sweet potato, peeled and sliced; 2 eggs beaten; 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 stick celery, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 chilli flakes; 1 tablespoon light miso paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 cup water

15 steps

Prep:30minCook:45min

This was an experimental recipe looking to try and make arancini but wanted to eat cats

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:50:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories575.5 kcal (29%)

Total Fat15.3 g (22%)

Carbs90.2 g (35%)

Sugars15.2 g (17%)

Protein20.7 g (41%)

Sodium1439.1 mg (72%)

Fiber8.5 g (30%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

Instructions

Arancini style balls

Step 1

In a heavy bottomed pan, add the oil and heat on a medium heat. Add the leek, celery, mushroom, garlic and ginger. Saute for 5-7 minutes

Step 2

Add the rice and stir for 1-2 minutes, add half of the water, soy sauce, mirin and rice wine vinegar

Step 3

Cook

Step 4

Stir the mix, and as the water is absorbed keep adding water and stirring until the rice is cooked.

Step 5

Allow this rice mixture to cool.

Step 6

Cook the sweet potato in a non-stick pan, until brown and soft

Step 7

Slice the tofu in 3cm by 3 cm squares each about 0.5cm thick

Step 8

Take a tablespoon of cooled rice and place on your hand, take 1 slice of sweet potato and a slice of tofu and place on the rice. Add a second spoon of rice and shape into a ball.

Step 9

Gently dip the rice ball in the beaten egg, and then coat in a mixture of breadcrumbs and sesame seeds

Step 10

Place the ball onto a baking sheet and repeat, this recipe should make about 6 balls. Then bake for 25-30 minutes at 180oC