Ingredients

Fried Jambalaya:

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Small Yellow Onion, Finely Diced
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, Finely Diced
• 1 Stalk Celery, Finely Diced
• 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 8 Ounces Roughly Chopped Meatless Sausage or Beefy Crumbles
• 1 (14-Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
• 4 Cups Vegetable Stock
• 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 1/2 Cups Sushi Rice
• 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
• 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Pound Firm Tofu, Thoroughly Drained and Crumbled
• 2 Cups Fine Bread Crumbs
• Neutral Oil, for Frying

Scallion Pesto:

• 4 Cups Roughly Chopped Scallions
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Creamy Remoulade:

• 1 Cup Vegan Mayonnaise
• 3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
• 2 Teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon Prepared Horseradish or Wasabi
• 1 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Tabasco Hot Sauce
• 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

1. To prepare the jambalaya, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring periodically, until golden brown and aromatic; about 6 - 8 minutes. Add the meat alternative of your choice and saute until lightly browned all over. Use your spatula to break it up into small pieces if necessary.
2. Add the tomatoes and deglaze with the vegetable stock. Scrape the bottom of the pan with you spatula to loosen any of the crispy bits that might be sticking. Incorporate the rice, nutritional yeast, Cajun seasoning, and salt, stirring to combine. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
3. Stir in the crumbled tofu and transfer the mixture to a large baking pan. Place it in the fridge to cool and let rest for at least one hour to firm up before proceeding. If you don't want to fry it, you can simply eat it hot right now!
4. Meanwhile, for the scallion pesto, place all the ingredients in the bowl of your food processor and pulse to combine. Once coarsely pureed, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use, or up to 1 week.
5. For the creamy remoulade sauce, whisk everything together in a small dish until smooth. Let sit for 1 hour for flavors to combine, or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
6. When the rice has fully cooled, use two spoons or a 3 - 4 tablespoon ice cream scoop to portion out rounds about the size of golf balls. Use lightly moistened hands to gently round the rice balls out. Toss each ball gently in bread crumbs to fully coat the exteriors.
7. Heat about 2 inches of neutral oil in a high-sided sauce pan or skillet to about 350 – 375 degrees, and add in 3 – 4 rice balls at a time, depending on the size of the cooking vessel. Fry for about 1 minute on all sides, until evenly golden brown all over.
8. Carefully remove finished rice balls and let drain on wire racks briefly, until cool enough to handle. Repeat with the remaining rice balls. Enjoy as soon as possible, with scallion pesto and remoulade sauce applied as desired, or served alongside.

Notes

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