Grilled Tofu Wonton Cups

Grilled wonton cups filled with tofu filling

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Grilled Tofu Wonton Cups

These Grilled Tofu Wonton Cups are easy-to-make appetizers, overloaded with flavors and textures. A perfect finger-food recipe that promises to please the crowd is versatile and can be stuffed with various fillings. This protein-rich, super crunchy delicacy prepares under 30 minutes and can become the star of your table.

Prep: 20

Cook: 30

Total: 50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Egg-free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 66kcal

Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

TACO OR BOWL INGREDIENTS

1 packet Extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons Olive oil
15-20 pieces of wonton wrappers
¼ cup Diced green Onions
4 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
¼ cup Chopped cilantro leaves fpr garnish

STIR FRY SAUCE - MAKES 1/4 CUP

½ teaspoon Ginger paste
½ teaspoon Garlic paste
2 teaspoons Brown sugar
½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
1½ teaspoon Cornstarch/Cornflour
1.25 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Rice wine Vinegar
A pinch of Paprika
- - Salt to taste

ASIAN DRESSING - MAKES 1/2 CUP

3 tablespoons Rice wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Any Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Brown sugar
⅓ cup Water

Instructions

MAKING WONTON CUPS

Preheat oven to @200 degrees F. Spray or brush the muffin pan with cooking spray. This will help the wonton wrapper to stick to the mold and for easy removal after baking.
Bake for 10 minutes or until light brown and crispy.
Let them cool for a few seconds in their mold. Now, turn them onto a wire cooling rack to let them cool completely. Set them aside.

GRILLING TOFU AND SAUCES

Unwrap the tofu from its package and drain the excess liquid. Wrap the block of tofu in between two kitchen paper towels.
Place a heavy object on top to drain any excess liquid. Allow the tofu to press for 15 minutes under this heavy object.
The extra liquid will drain away. After the rest time, unwrap the tofu block.
Slice the pressed tofu into cubes.
Grease a griddle and grill tofu until light brown in color.
While the tofu is cooking, let's prepare the sauce. In a bowl, combine garlic paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, paprika, and ginger paste.
Add sesame oil.
Add cornstarch.
Whisk it well. Set it aside.
Once the tofu is cooked and crisp, remove it from the pan and set it aside to cool completely. Dice into small cubes. Transfer diced tofu to a plastic bag.
Pour the above-prepared sauce over diced tofu.
Shake it well to coat.
Heat oil in a pan and cook tofu for 5-7 minutes. Remove from flame and allow it to cool.
Tip — If using another form of protein like chicken, cook until the chicken is browned.
Let's prepare the second dressing - the Asian dressing. Combine rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and water in a bowl; mix until well blended.
Save 3 tablespoons of this sauce for later use, and pour this remaining Asian dressing over Cole Slaw.
Mix it well.

ASSEMBLING TOFU CUPS

It's time to assemble our tofu cups.
Arrange the baked wonton cups on a plate. Generously add sautéed tofu at the base.
Top with Cole Slaw.
Add chopped spring onions on top.
Drizzle the cups with the saved ( 3 tablespoons of ) Asian dressing.
Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and tofu wonton bowl is ready to be served. Repeat the process with the rest of the bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are other ways to serve these wonton cups?

Exciting variations — The sky is the limit for experimenting with different types of fillings for these wonton cups. You can choose from any of these below-mentioned options —

Corn Salsa
Avocado dip
Nacho Wonton Cups
Taco filling with black beans and salsa
Cheesy pizza filling
Cheesy corn masala cups
Stir-fried sweet chili tofu bites

Is this a make-ahead recipe?

This is a partially make-ahead recipe. You can assemble the sauces in advance and refrigerate them for later use.

You can also cook the tofu cubes and refrigerate them separately until needed. Add the sauces and pre-fried tofu cubes for the homemade version and cook them until well-coated.

Now, assemble them in the baked cups and drizzle some sauce. Serve the delicious Tofu Wonton Cups.

Should I brush the wrappers with oil before baking them?

No, you don’t have to do anything to the Wonton wrappers before making the cups. If you use oil to spray the wrappers, reduce the cooking time to prevent them from getting overly browned.

What other options do I have instead of cups?

The other variation for making this recipe is to fill the uncooked wrappers with tofu filling and fold it over like a triangle. Now, seal the edges and brush with oil. Place them in the tray and air-fry until crispy brown.

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