RECIPE

VEGAN JAPANESE MEATBALLS

Ganmodoki are versatile tofu fritters loaded veggies, mushrooms, and seeds. Glaze with teriyaki sauce for a vegan burger, or shape them into meatballs and serve with marinara sauce.

INGREDIENTS

FOR TOFU PATTIES 350 grams firm tofu 1 tablespoon potato starch 1/2 teaspoon konbu cha 1/4 teaspoon salt 50 grams Shiitakes (minced) 40 grams carrot (julienned) 50 grams shelled edamame 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds Vegetable oil (for deep frying) FOR DASHI BROTH 1 cup water 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon kokutō 1 teaspoon potato starch 1/2 teaspoon konbu cha grated ginger for garnish (optional)

01

Put the tofu in a clean dishcloth and wring out as much water as you can. 

SQUEEZE OUT WATER

02

Add the potato starch, konbu cha, and salt and knead together with the tofu to make a smooth paste. 

MAKE TOFU BASE

03

Par-cook the carrots and shiitake and mix them into the tofu, along with the edamame and sesame seeds. 

MIX IN VEGGIES

04

Divide the mixture up into 6 segments and shape each one into a patty by tossing between your hands. 

MAKE PATTIES

05

Deep fry the Ganmodoki until golden brown on both sides (5-6 minutes).

FRY GANMODOKI

06

Mix all of the dashi broth ingredients (except for the ginger) and bring the mixture to a full boil while stirring constantly. 

MAKE BROTH

07

Plate the Ganmodoki in a bowl and pour over the broth. Garnish with grated ginger and citrus. 

PLATE GANMODOKI