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Mexican Tofu Dip

Our tested Charred Tofu Dip: fire-roasted, generous, and balanced with cumin and garlic. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

5.0 from 1,131 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Mexican Tofu Dip
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and garlic 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 corn tortillas and the rest of the cumin and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn 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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