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  • Jeeca Jeeca
  • - March 10, 2022
  • - 10:31 am

Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

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These Sweet Chili Tofu Balls are so hearty with that bite from the tofu balls and that delicious sweet and spicy glaze. The tofu balls are air-fried before being cooked down with the sauce. Serve this with rice or noodles for a delicious meal.

Air-Fried Tofu Balls in Sweet Chili Sauce

I made these using my air-fried tofu balls (recipe here) that pair so well with the sauce. You can also cook down these tofu balls in other sauces of your choice!

SWEET CHILI SAUCE

What you’ll need

  • 1/4 cup water plus 1-2 tbsp more to adjust consistency
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang or Korean chili paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or regular white vinegar

Mix everything and feel free to adjust to your taste! You can also find the full detailed recipe in the recipe card below.

TO MAKE THE SWEET CHILI TOFU BALLS

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil. Saute the garlic until aromatic and lightly brown. Add in the sauce and leave to simmer over medium until it boils and slowly thickens. Add the tofu balls. Mix the tofu balls in the sauce.If desired, you can thin out the glaze if you want it a bit runnier by adding 1-2 tbsp more water.
  • Leave to cook for 1-2 minutes until the meatballs are completely coated in the sauce.
Air-Fried Tofu Balls in Sweet Chili Sauce

SERVE AND ENJOY

  • Turn off the heat. Top with more green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve and enjoy with rice or noodles.

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Air-Fried Tofu Balls in Sweet Chili Sauce

Sweet Chili Tofu Balls

5 from 8 votes
These Sweet Chili Tofu Balls are so hearty with that bite from my homemade air fried tofu balls and that delicious sweet and spicy glaze. The tofu balls are air-fried before being cooked down with the sauce. Serve this with rice or noodles for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, East Asian, Fusion, Korean
Servings 2 people
Calories 352 kcal

Ingredients
  

Sweet Chili Sauce

  • 1/4 cup water plus 1-2 tbsp more to adjust consistency
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang or Korean chili paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or regular white vinegar

Tofu Balls

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 pieces air fried tofu balls (see homemade recipe here or use meatballs of your choice)

For Serving

  • Chopped green onions or scallions for topping
  • Sesame seeds for topping
  • Steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil. Saute the garlic until aromatic and lightly brown. Add in the sauce and leave to simmer over medium until it boils and slowly thickens. Add the tofu balls. Mix the tofu balls in the sauce.
    If desired, you can thin out the glaze if you want it a bit runnier by adding 1-2 tbsp more water.
  • Leave to cook for 1-2 minutes until the meatballs are completely coated in the sauce.
  • Turn off the heat. Top with more green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve and enjoy with rice or noodles.

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NUTRITIONAL INFO

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 3mg
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This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. Robin 12 Mar 2022 Reply

    These look amazing! I’m making them today – just took my tofu out of the freezer to thaw. Can you tell me where to find those chopsticks you use in the video? They look like they’re really good quality.

    1. Jeeca 14 Mar 2022 Reply

      The chopsticks I used came from the container I had and it was a gift 😅there are probably similar ones online. And i hope you enjoyed your tofu balls!

  2. Rinnie 13 Mar 2022 Reply

    5 stars
    I baked mine and it was so good especially with the sweet chili sauce.

    The sweet chili sauce is also perfect for pasta night. Defo one of my go to meals in the future.

    Thanks for making this recipe. It is so simple and good. 😭❤️

  3. Keerthana 11 Jul 2022 Reply

    5 stars
    Okay wow! This was sooo good.I added pre-fried tofu from the asian store and some soy sauce for a darker color and boom it was amazing! So simple too! Thanks a bunch! 🙂

    1. Jeeca 12 Jul 2022 Reply

      That’s a great idea!! And glad you liked it! Thanks Keerthana ◡̈

  4. Ms. CC 22 Oct 2022 Reply

    5 stars
    This was so simple to make…and tasty! I’ve been looking for a “not meat” ball recipe and this is it! I’ve tried with lentils and me and lentils do not get along. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. Even my husband who isn’t a fan of tofu really enjoyed this recipe.

    1. Jeeca 23 Oct 2022 Reply

      Glad you guys enjoyed it ◡̈ thanks so much!!

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