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Charred Tofu with preserved lemon and olive

Our tested Charred Tofu Gratin: slow-cooked, generous, and balanced with preserved lemon and olive. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.9 from 3,662 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Charred Tofu with preserved lemon and olive
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the preserved lemon and olive 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 preserved lemons and the rest of the preserved lemon and olive flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the broccoli 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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