Savory Tofu Pancakes

Savory tofu pancakes • my dad saw how dubu buchim took off and started sending me tofu recipes haha. But when I saw the video of this recipe I felt so compelled to try it, and it was good! I think my body needed something light and healthy. It was developed by this grandma in Korea (Cooking Star on yt) trying to use healthy ingredients in tasty ways so her granddaughter could eat better. I hope this takes off as well :) food made with good intention always taste different. 

Ingredients

• 1 Tomato

• Half a container firm/ extra firm tofu

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 2 eggs

• Salt, pepper

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic

• Jalapeno pepper / chives / scallions / you’re topping of choice, minced

1. Soak 1 tomato in boiling water, lightly cut in a + for peeling

2. Cut tofu into small cubes

3. Mix 2 eggs, 1/2 cup flour, 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch, salt, pepper, sesame oil

4. Peel tomato, and then mince it

5. Add tofu and tomato to the batter

6. Add minced garlic, jalapeño, chives (or scallions), season to taste

7. Mix well, and on a hot oiled pan (medium heat), make small pancakes

8. cook 3-4 minutes on each side.

9. drizzle okonomi (or donkatsu sauce, ketchup, your choice) with some mayo. Enjoy!

Here is a step-by-step Instructions :)

Soak 1 tomato in boiling water, lightly cut in a + for peeling

Cut tofu into small cubes. Small and even pieces give a better texture.

Mix 2 eggs, 1/2 cup flour, 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch.

add salt , pepper, garlic, and sesame oil

add in the tofu and mix well.

Peel tomato, and then mince it

take a moment to admire how beautiful your chives are.

mix mix

on a heated oiled pan, make small pancakes and cook each side for 3-4 minutes.

Drizzle okonomi sauce, mayo, and furikake :) enjoy!