Description
This crispy chipotle tofu is perfect for burrito bowls, tacos, or enjoying on its own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 3 tablespoons oil, divided (avocado oil, vegetable oil, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (~1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (2–3 cloves)
- 1 chipotle pepper canned in adobo sauce
- 2–3 tablespoons of the adobo sauce from the can (depending on your spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 2 teaspoons sugar or honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F/190˚C.
- Drain tofu and slice the block in half widthwise. Wrap the tofu in a paper towel or a clean dish towel and set something heavy on top (like a cast iron pan). Let sit for at least 15 minutes, or preferably 30 minutes, to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Cut tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Place pressed tofu in a ziploc or reusable bag with 1 tbsp oil and shake to coat. Add cornstarch and salt and shake until tofu is evenly coated. Transfer tofu to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and roughly chop tofu into smaller pieces.
- While the tofu is baking, add all sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If you’re sensitive to spice, start with 1 chipotle pepper and 1 tbsp of adobo sauce, and increase after tasting (if desired).
- Add remaining 2 tbsp of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add chopped tofu and stir well. Add in sauce and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring every minute or two, until tofu is crispy and sauce is mostly reduced. We keep the heat around medium so the tofu can crisp up a bit more.
- Serve in a burrito bowl, tacos, or eat on its own.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chipotle pepper and adobo sauce.
- For extra crispy tofu, ensure the moisture is pressed out thoroughly before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking, sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg