Tofu Nuggets, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:02:07 +0000

Japan is famous for amazing Kobe wagyu beef. Exceptional taste (thanks to the marbled fat) and exceptional cost (thanks to the methods - such as massage - used to raise the cows.) Beef certainly was not taken for granted at our dining room table in Tokyo.

Tofu was always in our refrigerator. Not the kind of packaged tofu in an American supermarket. Sure, the contents looked similar, but in Tokyo (circa 1960s, 1970s) fresh tofu was purchased from the tofu store. No kidding. Right next to the vegetable grocer, stood a tiny store selling tofu. Tiny is an apt adjective. The tofu store was smaller than a hallway in an American office building. White blocks of tofu swam in wooden vats. My nanny would point to the tofu she wanted. The tofu seller would scoop up the bean curd and place it in a plastic bag. Not an easy feat as anyone knows who has handled tofu. Tofu crumbles very easily…The very reason I chose firm tofu to make tofu nuggets for Sunday Supper.

Tofu nuggets are a fantabulous alternative for meatless meals. Tofu is low in calorie and high in protein. Plus, I’ve coated my tofu nuggets with Japanese panko breadcrumbs tossed with paprika and beetroot powder. Recently, I saw the deep red beetroot powder pictured on an Australian website. (Sorry - don’t remember the name.) I saw the superfood again at Whole Foods and learned beetroot powder is excellent for lowering blood pressure and increasing stamina.

I hope you give the Ninja Baker’s tofu nuggets a try. But if tofu is not your thing, good news! Scroll down and you’ll see a sumptuous Sunday Supper buffet of meatball recipes from fellow bloggers. Sue Lau of A Palatable Pastime hosts. At her site you will also see a spread of irresistible dishes.

Tofu Nuggets

Tofu Nuggets are kanpeki (perfect in Japanese) for kids and meatless Mondays!

Japanese panko breadcrumbs are tossed together with super-good-for-you beetroot powder.

P.s. The beetroot powder only adds color and superfood strength to the tofu nuggets.

Ingredients:

1 block of firm or extra-firm tofu
1 cup Japanese panko bread crumbs
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp beetroot powder (health / vitamin section Whole Foods)
Tomato ketchup (optional)
Soy Sauce (optional)

Directions:

Cut the tofu into bite-size cubes or hearts or whatever cookie cutter shape you love.
Whisk the egg
Toss together the panko breadcrumbs, paprika and beetroot powder.
Dip each tofu cube (or heart) into the egg
Next cover each tofu cube with the breadcrumb, red paprika and beetroot mixture.
Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
Bake in a 350° oven for 10 mins.
Serve with American ketchup, Japanese soy sauce or your favorite condiment.

Meatball Appetizers:

Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Meatballs with Maple Balsamic Sauce from The Crumby Cupcake
Cheesy Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Meatballs from The Weekend Gourmet
Crab Cake Mini Meatballs with Tartar Sauce from The Texan New Yorker
Garlicky Shrimp Meatballs from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Grilled Korean Meatballs from Palatable Pastime
Saucy Thai Meatballs from Brunch-n-Bites
Slow Cooker Turkey Appetizer Jelly Meatballs from Noshing With The Nolands
Stuffed Meatballs from The Freshman Cook
Tofu Nuggets from NinjaBaker
Turkey Meatballs in Orange Sauce from Pine Needles In My Salad
Turkey Meatballs with Spinach and Goat Cheese from Our Good Life

Meatball Soups:

Russian Meatball Soup from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Main Dish Meatballs:

All-Purpose Meatballs from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Baked Meatballs with Swiss Chard from And She Cooks
Bourbon Baked Bean Meatballs from Sew You Think You Can Cook
Cheesy Italian Meatball Sandwich from La Bella Vita Cucina
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Casserole from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
Deep Dish Skillet Meatball Pizza from From Gate to Plate
Fightin’ Irish Balls from Monica’s Table
General Tso’s Chicken Meatballs from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Grandma’s Italian Meatball Subs from Family Around The Table
Hamballs from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Kefta Mkaouara (Moroccan Meatballs Tagine) from Curious Cuisiniere
Keftedakia (Greek-style Meatballs) from Tramplingrose
Kofte-Style Lamb Meatballs in a Tomato-Pepper Sauce from Caroline’s Cooking
Meatball Subs from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Moroccan Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce from MyGourmetConnection
Orecchiette and Meatball Skillet Dinner from Momma’s Meals
Persian Lamb Meatballs from Food Lust People Love
Portuguese Meatballs in Garlicky Wine Sauce from Family Foodie
Roasted Vegetable Meatballs from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Slow Cooker Meatball Ranch Stroganoff from Seduction in the Kitchen
Slow Cooker Spanish Meatballs from The Chef Next Door
Sriracha Sesame Turkey Meatballs from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Sun Dried Tomato & Bulgarian Feta Chicken Meatballs over Lemon-Spinach Orzo From Simply Healthy Family
Swedish Meatballs (Frikadeller) from Feeding Big
Swedish Meatballs with Zucchini Ribbons from Angels Home Sweet Homestead
Sweet & Sour Freezer to Slow-Cooker Meatballs from Wholistic Woman
Tajine-el-Khoukh (Algerian Stuffed Peaches) from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Thai Meatball Lettuce Wraps from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Thai Spaghetti and Meatballs from Kitchen Gidget
Thai Red Curry Meatballs with Coconut Curry Sauce from kimchi MOM
Ultimate Pasta & Meatballs from MealDiva

Meatball Desserts:

Brownie Meatballs with Frosting Spaghetti from Pies and Plots

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Wishing you a week which snowballs every day with greater joy.

The Ninja Baker

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Tofu Nuggets, #SundaySupper