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Ancho chilli Tofu Stir-Fry

Our tested Stir-Fried Tofu Stir-Fry: street-style, generous, and balanced with ancho chilli. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.8 from 2,736 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Ancho chilli Tofu Stir-Fry
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ancho chilli elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the corn tortillas and the rest of the ancho chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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