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Regina Cyzick Harlow

Mock Cornmeal Dressing Spam Balls

This was a fun take on a recipe I'd had during a mission trip in Haiti. Tofu replaced the Spam, and a flax egg and coconut buttermilk replaced the dairy and eggs in the batter. I baked them instead of frying them. These would be excellent as an appetizer with any number of sauces or dips.
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Servings: 2.5 dozen
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block extra-firm Tofu pressed
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Cornbread Stuffing
  • 3/4 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all purpose OR GF flour plus more for coating tofu
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 flax egg
  • 1 cup plant buttermilk

Method
 

For the "Spam" Tofu
  1. Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Mix the marinade ingredients, soy sauce through the onion powder. Cut the tofu into very small pieces and toss with the marinade. Let sit while you mix the cornbread dressing ingredients.
For the Cornmeal Dressing
  1. Mix the cornbread stuffing ingredients together. Toss about a tablespoon of extra flour into the tofu, then combine the tofu bowl with the cornbread stuffing. Stir together until fully incorporated.
    Use a cookie scoop to make individual balls on a baking tray. I used a silicone mat, but you could also lightly grease the tray.
    Bake for about 20 minutes or until baked through.