Vegetarian Tofu 'Meatballs' in Tomato Sauce

Tofu balls

• 2 blocks of extra firm tofu/tau kwa
• 4-6 large shiitake mushrooms
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (tamari/liquid aminos for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp sesame oil

Tomato Sauce

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 red chili (finely chopped)
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• half can of tomato puree
• 2 tbsp chili paste
• 1 tsp dried basil flakes / 2 dried bay leaves
• 1 cup of water
• Some lime juice
• Coconut sugar and salt to taste.