Vegan "Chicken" Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cubes vegan chicken-flavored stock
2 cups boiling water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 pinch salt, or more to taste
1 (12 ounce) package tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
3/4 cup soy milk
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Preparation

Dissolve vegan stock cubes in the boiling water in a bowl. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, and 1 pinch salt. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and add to the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
Mix 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Place remaining flour in a shallow bowl.
Stir 5 tablespoons water and flaxseed meal together in a separate bowl. Let \"egg\" stand until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add soy milk; mix well. Stir into the flour mixture until batter is well combined.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Take the tofu pieces and dip them in bowl of flour; move into the batter to coat. Fry in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side.