Pica Tofu
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Tear the tofu into bite-sized pieces and add them to a pot.
- 2Squeeze the juice of two limes into the pot with the tofu.
- 3Add half of a large shallot to the pot.
- 4Add three lightly smashed cloves of garlic to the pot.
- 5Add 3 sprigs of cilantro or parsley to the pot.
- 6Pour water into the pot with the tofu and other ingredients, just enough to cover the tofu.
- 7Add salt to the pot.
- 8Boil the tofu and other ingredients.
- 9Drain the tofu, separating it from the other ingredients.
- 10In a bowl, mix two tablespoons of potato starch.
- 11Add one teaspoon of adobo seasoning to the bowl.
- 12Add one teaspoon of sazón to the bowl.
- 13Add half a teaspoon of sweet paprika and half a teaspoon of dry Dominican oregano to the bowl.
- 14Add black pepper to taste.
- 15Whisk all the dry ingredients together in the bowl.
- 16Transfer the boiled tofu to the bowl with the dry mixture.
- 17Cover the bowl with a lid and shake it to coat the tofu.
- 18Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and two tablespoons of avocado oil to the coated tofu.
- 19Shake the covered bowl again to mix the wet ingredients with the tofu.
- 20Place the coated tofu pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 21Bake or pan-fry the tofu until they are golden.
- 22For the dressing, combine three tablespoons of plant-based mayo, two tablespoons of ketchup, half a teaspoon of sweet paprika, and half a teaspoon of garlic powder in a measuring cup.
- 23Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the dressing mixture.
- 24Whisk the dressing ingredients until well combined.
- 25Serve the golden tofu nuggets hot with your chosen sides and sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 package super firm or extra firm tofu
- 2 Juice limes
- 1 large shallot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 0.5 tsp bouillon paste
- 3 sprigs cilantro or parsley
- Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp potato starch
- 1 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1 tsp sazòn
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika
- 0.5 tsp dry Dominican oregano
- Black pepper
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 tbsp plant-based mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 Juice lime
Equipment
potlime pressknifebaking sheetwhiskbowltongsmeasuring cup
Tips
- These can be baked or fried, and they are extra good with plátanos fritos.
- The heat and brine will help firm up your tofu without pressing it, and also draw in more flavor into your tofu.
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