Tofu & Mushroom Croquette
A vegan version of "Croqueta", a staple in Spanish cuisine. A delightful snack that boasts a creamy interior encased in an irresistibly crisp outer layer.
Small dice <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of smoked tofu
Transfer to a bowl and add <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of soy sauce. Let the tofu marinate for 30m to set the flavors
Remove the leaves of <quantity>1</quantity> leek. Cut it lengthwise and thinly slice
Peel and finely chop <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white button mushroom
Small dice <quantity>1</quantity> onion
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to a pan over medium heat
Add the onion and leek
Add black papper and salt to taste and stir until translucent
Add the chopped mushrooms. Add more salt to taste and stir
Add <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of white wine and stir until it is reduced by half. Make a well in the certer
Add the tofu and cook until soft and creamy. Reserve
Add <quantity>170<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a pan over medium heat
Toast the flour for 5m until it smells nutty
Add <quantity>700<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of oat milk and <quantity>100<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of extra virgin olive oil
Add grated nutmeg and salt to taste
Add black pepper to taste
Whisk vigorously to cook the flour and form a smooth batter
Add the tofu and mushroom mix to the batter and combine
Line a pan with parchment paper or cling film. Add the croquette dough and cover with cling film. The dough should be about <quantity>2.5<unit>cm</unit></quantity> in height
Let it rest in the refrigerator for 2h to firm
Unmold the dough on a cutting board. Cut it into medium-sized sticks
Sprinkle a baking pan with all-purpose flour. Shape each stick into a croquette and set aside on the pan
Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and a pinch of black salt to a bowl
Add black papper and salt to taste
Add <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water. Whisk continuously until smooth
Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of breadcrumbs to a bowl. Dip the croquette into the flour batter, drain, and coat with the breadcrumbs. Reserve
Preheat a deep pan filled halfway with vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown and drain them on paper towels. The tofu & mushroom croquette is ready
The perfect vegan snack. Enjoy!
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