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Cajun Tofu

Vegan. Serves 2 – 3

I use a prepared product that is a mixture of tofu and tempeh flavoured with soy sauce for this recipe, which cuts out the marinating step. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes for a great “comfort food” meal that is quick and easy to prepare.

You could use a prepared Cajun spice mix instead of the spice mix described below but be careful as they can be somewhat hotter than my version.

Ingredients

  • 350g firm tofu
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons tamari (or other soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun spice mix (see recipe below)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Slice the tofu into 1cm thick slices and pat dry with paper towel
  2. Combine the tamari, water and sesame oil in a shallow dish or container big enough to lay all of the tofu flat.
  3. Add the tofu to the marinade and marinade for 30 mins to 2 hours, turning occasionally
  4. Sprinkle the tofu on one side with half of the spice mix
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan (skillet) over medium-high heat
  6. Add the tofu spice side down to the pan
  7. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix over the tofu
  8. Fry on both sides until golden brown


Cajun Spice Mix

Makes 2 tablespoons

Add more cayenne pepper to make a hotter mix. Quantities can be increased but make sure mixture is stored in a dry container or it will become lumpy.

Ingredients

  • 350g firm tofu
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons tamari (or other soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons Cajun spice mix (see recipe below)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Slice the tofu into 1cm thick slices and pat dry with paper towel
  2. Combine the tamari, water and sesame oil in a shallow dish or container big enough to lay all of the tofu flat.
  3. Add the tofu to the marinade and marinade for 30 mins to 2 hours, turning occasionally
  4. Sprinkle the tofu on one side with half of the spice mix
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan (skillet) over medium-high heat
  6. Add the tofu spice side down to the pan
  7. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix over the tofu
  8. Fry on both sides until golden brown
Last modified: 18-Jul-2021