Pica Tofu

Name: Pica Tofu
Cuisine: Filipino
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

Serves 1

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Pica Tofu

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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.

Pica Tofu

Pica Tofu

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