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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Snacks

    Salmon Tofu Cake

    By Min On December 11, 2012, Updated April 26, 2020

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    Brrr!!  It's finally starting to feel like winter around here!  Talk about dramatic weather change.  The temp went from the 80s to the 30s overnight!  I am not complaining.  With Christmas just around the corner, t-shirts are no bueno.  I don't even wish for a white Christmas anymore.. a nice breeze does wonders for me.

    On a cold, rainy day, I inevitably crave one food..."ì „" which is a Korean pancake.  Unlike in the States, these pancakes are mostly savory as opposed to sweet.  There are all kinds of pancakes - green onion, seafood, potato, kimchi, zucchini...to name a few.  There's nothing more comforting than the smell of pan fried pancakes (and of course eating them) on a gloomy day.  Perfect hibernation food ;).

    I hope to share more of these traditional pancakes in the near future, but for now, can I interest you in some salmon tofu cakes?  These are more like crab cakes you'd see here in the States as the traditional Korean pancakes are much thinner and crispier (which was my original intention..but you know, sometimes ideas don't always turn out the way you want them to).  A lil disappointed was I?  Yes, bc I thought that this recipe was a failure.  However, to my surprise, these pancakes turned out to be a keeper ;).  Don't you just love when that happens?

    These cakes can be served as a side dish with some rice or enjoyed as a snack.  I tend to graviate towards the latter option.  These make for a perfect combination snack, containing both protein and carbs.  Never eat just carbs.  Your blood sugar level will spike and crash, leaving you less satisfied and craving more food.  Eat a piece of fruit with peanut butter, dip veggies in hummus, add granola to yogurt, top crackers with cheese...or make salmon tofu cakes!  You like my lil segue?  Smooth, eh?

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    Salmon Tofu Cakes

    Makes about 12 cakes

    Ingredients:

    • 1 can of salmon (or canned tuna)
    • ½ pack of firm tofu
    • 2 slices of bread (I used whole wheat)
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup carrot, chopped
    • ½ cup green onion, chopped
    • ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
    • Vegetable oil

    Dipping sauce: soy sauce, a slice of garlic, splash of vinegar

    Directions

    1. Squeeze out all the water from tofu and salmon.  (Very important step!)
    2. Chop all the vegetables and bread.
    3. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
    4. Using an ice cream scooper, scoop the mixture and form tightly into individual patties.
    5. Coat a nonstick pan with a generous amt of vegetable oil (Olive oil does not work very well here.  If you want crisp, golden brown cakes, don't hold back on the oil).
    6. Cook on med-high heat until outside turns golden brown, approx 4-5 min.  Flip and fry.
    7. Serve with dipping sauce.

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    I don't normally eat canned salmon, but this one (wild Alaskan salmon) from Costco is pretty awesome!

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    Simple dipping sauce but it does its job.  A perfect complement to the cake ;).  Hope you'll give this recipe a try!  And I promise to share the recipes for some of those traditional pancakes that I mentioned....soon!

     

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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. Tiffany says

      January 09, 2023 at 10:52 am

      Could these be cooked in an air fryer?

      Reply
    2. Grace says

      October 30, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      Hi min, can you freeze this fritter? Tofu usually changes in texture once frozen but i’m just wondering since i don’t think my baby can finish 12 fritters in just a few days haha

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 24, 2021 at 7:59 pm

        You can freeze this!

        Reply
    3. Brenda Gibbs says

      May 01, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Tried these salmon cakes tonight. They were awesome!

      Reply
    4. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      December 13, 2012 at 6:07 pm

      These look lovely! Mr Bite loves tuna and salmon cakes and I love tofu ones, so this is a great recipe for me to have as a base for both of us 🙂

      Reply
    5. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure and Health says

      December 12, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      loved the idea of adding tofu to these cakes. I have tried the korean pancakes and i am a big fan. looking forward for your recipe now. I will give these salmon tofu cakes try soon!

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 12, 2012 at 6:48 pm

        Ooh! Yay ;). Aren't they delicious? I'll have to fry some up soon hehe.

        Reply
    6. Kym says

      December 12, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Seriously, you are the tofu queen. This weekend, my husband and I bought some soy bean paste and the first thing that came to mind was "Hmmm... what would Min do with this paste?" Lol!!!

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 12, 2012 at 6:29 pm

        Tofu queen? haha. Well, I must admit, I like the sound of that ;). Soy bean paste? How about making soup?! You can find my recipe under "Asian cuisine." The recipe calls for clams but you can certainly use beef as well. Have fun cooking!!

        Reply
    7. rosewithoutthorns says

      December 12, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Min...! these look so healthy and fun! Plus love the fact that you demonstrated how u made it in step-by-step pictures!!

      will have to try these one day!

      felicia

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 12, 2012 at 6:25 pm

        Thank you! Hope you'll like it! 😉

        Reply
    8. eatpraytri says

      December 12, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      I've had that salmon from costco and you are right, it is pretty tasty!!

      Reply
      • Min says

        December 12, 2012 at 6:25 pm

        Isn't it? I just love Costco ;). They have everything!

        Reply
    9. Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie says

      December 12, 2012 at 10:52 am

      YUM! Anything tofu I'm on board with, and these look great!

      Reply
    10. Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian says

      December 12, 2012 at 10:46 am

      I have made salmon cakes before but I love the addition of tofu! YUM!

      Reply
    11. EverdayLivingPNW says

      December 12, 2012 at 9:43 am

      Those look yummay...

      Reply
    12. Flake And Cake says

      December 12, 2012 at 8:16 am

      I love the idea of salmon and tofu together and your pictures are - as usual - beautiful. Will have to try this, I love the idea of dipping them too!

      Reply
    13. Danielle (@itsaharleyylife) says

      December 12, 2012 at 6:22 am

      yummyyyyyyy! I love salmon anything! these look so delicious! (: I love your pictures they make me so hungry! (:

      Reply

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