Tofu Birria Tacos

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the tofu.
  2. 2Grate the tofu.
  3. 3Grate the tofu.
  4. 4Add grated tofu to a baking tray with paprika, tamari, and MSG.
  5. 5Add grated tofu to a baking tray with paprika, tamari, and MSG.
  6. 6Add grated tofu to a baking tray with paprika, tamari, and MSG.
  7. 7Toss the tofu to coat.
  8. 8Toss the tofu to coat.
  9. 9Toss the tofu to coat.
  10. 10Bake the tofu at 200°C for 30-40 minutes until mostly golden and crisp.
  11. 11Bake the tofu at 200°C for 30-40 minutes until mostly golden and crisp.
  12. 12Bake the tofu at 200°C for 30-40 minutes until mostly golden and crisp.
  13. 13Chop the onion and garlic.
  14. 14Chop the onion and garlic.
  15. 15Chop the onion and garlic.
  16. 16Slice the tomatoes.
  17. 17Slice the tomatoes.
  18. 18Slice the tomatoes.
  19. 19Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a pot until softened and beginning to brown.
  20. 20Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a pot until softened and beginning to brown.
  21. 21Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a pot until softened and beginning to brown.
  22. 22Add chopped tomatoes, dried chillis, oregano, tomato paste, and stock to the pot and stir well.
  23. 23Add chopped tomatoes, dried chillis, oregano, tomato paste, and stock to the pot and stir well.
  24. 24Add chopped tomatoes, dried chillis, oregano, tomato paste, and stock to the pot and stir well.
  25. 25Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to a spice bag.
  26. 26Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to a spice bag.
  27. 27Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to a spice bag.
  28. 28Add the spice bag to the broth.
  29. 29Add the spice bag to the broth.
  30. 30Add the spice bag to the broth.
  31. 31Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the veggies are soft.
  32. 32Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the veggies are soft.
  33. 33Bring the broth to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the veggies are soft.
  34. 34Remove the spice bag from the broth.
  35. 35Remove the spice bag from the broth.
  36. 36Remove the spice bag from the broth.
  37. 37Blend the broth until smooth.
  38. 38Blend the broth until smooth.
  39. 39Blend the broth until smooth.
  40. 40Return the spice bag to the blended broth.
  41. 41Return the spice bag to the blended broth.
  42. 42Return the spice bag to the blended broth.
  43. 43Add the cooked tofu to the broth.
  44. 44Add the cooked tofu to the broth.
  45. 45Add the cooked tofu to the broth.
  46. 46Stir everything in, bring to a simmer, and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  47. 47Stir everything in, bring to a simmer, and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  48. 48Stir everything in, bring to a simmer, and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  49. 49Separate the tofu from the consommé.
  50. 50Separate the tofu from the consommé.
  51. 51Separate the tofu from the consommé.
  52. 52Dip a corn tortilla into the consommé, tapping off any excess.
  53. 53Dip a corn tortilla into the consommé, tapping off any excess.
  54. 54Dip a corn tortilla into the consommé, tapping off any excess.
  55. 55Place the dipped tortilla into a lightly greased pan over medium-high heat.
  56. 56Place the dipped tortilla into a lightly greased pan over medium-high heat.
  57. 57Place the dipped tortilla into a lightly greased pan over medium-high heat.
  58. 58Sprinkle grated plant-based cheese onto the tortilla in the pan.
  59. 59Sprinkle grated plant-based cheese onto the tortilla in the pan.
  60. 60Sprinkle grated plant-based cheese onto the tortilla in the pan.
  61. 61Add diced onion and fresh coriander to the tortilla.
  62. 62Add diced onion and fresh coriander to the tortilla.
  63. 63Add diced onion and fresh coriander to the tortilla.
  64. 64Add the prepared tofu filling to the tortilla.
  65. 65Add the prepared tofu filling to the tortilla.
  66. 66Add the prepared tofu filling to the tortilla.
  67. 67Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco.
  68. 68Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco.
  69. 69Fold the tortilla in half to form a taco.
  70. 70Cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  71. 71Cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  72. 72Cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
  73. 73Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with lime wedges.
  74. 74Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with lime wedges.
  75. 75Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 300 g extra firm tofu
  • 300 g extra firm tofu
  • 300 g extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 6 dried guajillo chillis
  • 6 dried guajillo chillis
  • 6 dried guajillo chillis
  • 600 ml meat free beef stock
  • 600 ml meat free beef stock
  • 600 ml meat free beef stock
  • 200 ml water
  • 200 ml water
  • 200 ml water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 0.5 tsp peppercorns
  • 0.5 tsp peppercorns
  • 0.5 tsp peppercorns
  • 0.5 cinnamon stick
  • 0.5 cinnamon stick
  • 0.5 cinnamon stick
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 80 g plant based cheese
  • 80 g plant based cheese
  • 80 g plant based cheese
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • coriander
  • coriander
  • coriander

Equipment

baking traypotspice bagblenderpantongschopping boardknifegrater

Tips

  • Bake tofu until mostly golden and crisp, aiming for various textures as it will soften in the consommé.
  • You can put whole spices loose in the broth, but they will be harder to fish out later. Using a spice bag is recommended.