Soyfalafel

Yields approximately 36 small balls

3 cakes of tofu, pressed and mashed
1 cup finely chopped onions
3 T vegetable oil
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 T dark sesame oil
3 T tamari soy sauce
black pepper to taste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 T ground cumin
1 T turmeric
4 T tahini
4 T fresh lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 t cayenne pepper

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients. Form into 1-inch balls and bake at 350 F on an oiled baking sheet for about 30 minutes. The balls should be golden and a little crusty on the outside, but still moist inside.

This recipe came from a friend at church.

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