Savory Tofu Rice Pancakes With Sesame Spinach Recipe
Japanese cuisine · 366 calories

About this recipe
A delightful fusion of crispy rice pancakes paired with nutty sesame spinach, packed with protein and perfect for starting your day energized.
Ingredients
- - Mori-Nu Silken Firm Tofu
- 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
- 600G Picard Organic Spinach Leaves
- 60G Toasted White Sesame Seeds, 60G
- 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper
- 450G Rice Flour, 450G
- - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
- - Trs Ginger Paste
- 1 L Ktc Sunflower Oil
- - Tata Salt
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, mash the tofu until smooth and combine with cooked rice, rice flour, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger paste, and finely chopped scallions.
- 2. Mix the batter thoroughly until it forms a cohesive, slightly sticky mixture suitable for shaping into pancakes.
- 3. Heat cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and spoon the mixture to form small pancakes.
- 4. Cook each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then set aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- 5. In a separate pan, heat sesame oil and sauté the spinach leaves until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- 6. Add soy sauce, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt to the spinach, stirring gently to coat evenly.
- 7. Plate the crispy tofu rice pancakes alongside the sesame spinach as a savory pairing.
- 8. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over the dish and optionally garnish with extra sesame seeds or scallion greens.