Source: 7707601, AdobeStockSoy tofu is well-suited for making syrniki, especially if you need to reduce dairy products in your diet. Thanks to its soft texture, the dough becomes pliable and holds its shape well when frying or baking. Check out 8 of the best recipes in our selection!
1. Syrniki with Rice Flour and Tofu
Source: AdobeStockNot entirely a vegan recipe, but still very delicious.
You will need: 400g tofu, 1 egg, 4 tbsp rice flour, salt, sugar, coconut oil, semolina.
Preparation: Whisk the egg, mash the tofu with a fork, and mix everything with rice flour, salt, and sugar until smooth. Form small syrniki, roll them in semolina, and fry them in coconut oil on both sides.
2. Syrniki with Tofu and Coconut Cream
Source: AdobeStockFor lovers of vanilla desserts, you might also want to add a little vanilla extract.
You will need: 200-220g tofu, 5 tbsp coconut cream, 5 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp olive or other oil, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 pinches of salt.
Preparation: Blend the tofu and mix it with coconut cream, oil, sugar, and salt until smooth. Gradually add the flour, form the syrniki, and fry them in a pan on both sides over medium heat.
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3. Healthy Lean Tofu Syrniki
Source: AdobeStockMinimum ingredients and simply magical taste!
You will need: 250g tofu, 2 tbsp rice flour, sweetener, vanilla.
Preparation: Blend the tofu and thoroughly mix it with 1 tbsp rice flour, sweetener, and vanilla to taste. If the dough is too dry, add another spoon of water or plant-based milk. Form the syrniki and roll them in the remaining flour, then fry them on a lightly oiled pan on both sides.
4. Syrniki with Banana and Tofu
Source: AdobeStockCarefully add syrup or sweetener, as the banana is already sweet.
You will need: 300g tofu, 1 banana, 3 tbsp rice flour, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Jerusalem artichoke syrup or sweetener, 1-2 handfuls of raisins, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, rinse, and pat dry. Blend tofu, banana, Jerusalem artichoke syrup, and lemon juice with salt. Add a spoon of flour, mix, and fold in the raisins. Form the syrniki and roll them in the remaining rice flour, then fry them on a lightly oiled pan on both sides.
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5. Syrniki with Tofu and Cocoa
Source: AdobeStockSoft tofu is best suited for this recipe.
You will need: 250g tofu, 1 egg, 50g oat flour, 1 tbsp cocoa, 0.5 tsp baking powder, sugar or sweetener.
Preparation: Blend the tofu with the egg and sweetener, then add the dry ingredients. Thoroughly mix the dough, form the syrniki, and fry them in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
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6. Syrniki with Lemon, Raisins, and Tofu
Source: AdobeStockWhen you want to diversify the classic recipe!
You will need: 250g tofu, 6 tbsp coconut cream, 4 tbsp flour (to taste), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1-2 handfuls of raisins.
Preparation: Pour hot water over raisins for 10 minutes, rinse, and pat dry. Blend tofu with flour, coconut cream, and both types of sugar. Fold in the zest and raisins and form the syrniki. Optionally, dredge them in flour and fry on both sides in a small amount of oil.
7. Baked Tofu Syrniki with Apple
Source: AdobeStockGrated apple makes the syrniki juicy and gives them a light fruity aroma.
You will need: 250g tofu, 1 egg, 1 small apple, 50-60g oat flour, 1 tbsp sugar or sweetener, 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel and grate the apple on a fine grater, then lightly squeeze out excess juice. Mash the tofu with a fork and mix with the egg and sugar. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly again. Form small syrniki, place them on parchment paper, and bake for about 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. If they start to brown too much on the bottom, flip them halfway through.
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8. Tofu Syrniki with Coconut Flakes in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockCoconut flakes will give the syrniki a truly unique texture.
You will need: 250g tofu, 1 egg, 50g oat flour, 25g coconut flakes, 1 tbsp sugar or sweetener.
Preparation: Mash the tofu with a fork, whisk the egg with sugar separately, and combine both preparations. Add oat flour and half of the coconut flakes, knead the dough, and form the syrniki. Roll them in the remaining flakes and cook for about 12-15 minutes in an air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.