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Charred Tofu with brown butter and sage

Our tested Charred Tofu Crumble: coastal, generous, and balanced with brown butter and sage. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.9 from 495 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Charred Tofu with brown butter and sage
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter and sage 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried oregano and the rest of the brown butter and sage flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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