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Crabless Tofu Cakes with Tartar Sauce and Lemon Slices

Crab(less) Tofu Cakes

Even vegetarians can enjoy this meatless substitute for crab cakes. The essence of seafood, Crab(less) Tofu Cakes.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • 1 lb strained crumbled tofu firm (can break up with fingers or spoon)
  • All purpose flour for frying
  • Oil for frying
  • Tartar sauce for serving
  • Lemon slices for serving
Crabless Seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • dash black pepper
  • 1 piece of seaweed minced fine
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne to taste
  • 1/3 cup celery 1/3 stalk, diced fine

Method
 

  1. In large bowl, mix seasoning ingredients together.
  2. Fold in bread crumbs, parsley and tofu.
  3. Form into 6 patties, about ½ cup each and lightly coat both sides of the patties in flour onto a pan.
  4. Refrigerate or freeze patties for at least 1 hour.
  5. SmellaQue Pro Tip: By resting the patties in the fridge or freezer, the flavors meld and also allows the patties to bind together for frying (and not fall apart).
  6. Warm oil for frying to 350F.
  7. Fry each side about 3-4 minutes each side until the side is toasted brown.
  8. Serve with lemon slices and tartar sauce.