A working test-kitchen ledger of ten thousand recipes.
Middle Eastern · Dessert

Za'atar Tofu Crumble

Our tested Grilled Tofu Crumble: spiced, generous, and balanced with za'atar. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.4 from 3,802 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Za'atar Tofu Crumble
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar 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 grill until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the pomegranate molasses and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots 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.

More from Middle Eastern

You might also cook

Middle Eastern Aubergine Shakshuka Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern

Middle Eastern Aubergine Shakshuka

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. cumin and coriander, a proper bake, and a...

55 min · Advanced
Pan-Seared Mushroom Fritters Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern

Pan-Seared Mushroom Fritters

Weeknight-friendly Mushroom Fritters with the tahini and lemon we come back to again and again....

47 min · Easy