TOFU CAKES WITH MOCK BEEF GRAVY

It's 3 days after Christmas and the year is almost over. Time to gear up on your New Year's resolution? As I've mentioned in my recent posts, I'll be dedicating this blogspot towards a more healthier cooking. As the diabetic and hypertension epidemic is just running rampant, we have to try and get into a more balanced mindset when it comes to food. Try to eat more lean proteins, more organic vegetbles and fruit. Drink more water than any sweetened drinks. With a changed diet, we can get off of the medications that can really be harmful to our insides. OK, enough of the boredom, let's get to cooking this dish called Tofu Cakes with Mock Gravy.

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs beaten
1 block of firm tofu (14oz), drained of water, and crumbled
1 1/4 cup of panko flakes* more if needed
3 tbsp. of Vegenaise (Vegan mayonnaise)
1 tbsp. ground mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tbsp. minced onion
1 tbsp. minced green onion
1 tsp. tamari soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame oil

In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients, and mix well. Once mixed well, form some patties, as many as you can, as big or small as you want.

In a nonstick pan with some safflower oil, fry each pattie until crips on both sides, remove from pan, and rest on a platter lined with paper towels to remove oil. Cover with foil to keep warm.

MOCK BEEF GRAVY

2 tbsp. of Better Than Bouilon 

Mock beef gravy using a vegetarian base.

1 cup of water
1 tsp. arrowroot
3 tsp. of water

In the same pan as the one used to fry the tofu patties, return pan to medium high heat. Add in the Better Than Bouillon with the water. Heat to a slight boil, then lower to a rolling simmer. Mix the arrowroot with water to form a mild paste. Add into pan, stir until gravy thickens. Adjust the flavorings with a little more salt if needed but not too much.

Plate the tofu patties with brown rice or mashed cauliflower or beans, top with some mock beef gravy. Enjoy.

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