Tofu is not native to Latin American recipes, but people are eating vegan and vegetarian foods with classic Latin American flavors.
¡Tacos de Tufu! (Spanish)
Serves 4
2 4-ounce (225 g) organic extra-firm tofu
2 Tbs. (30 ml) each: soy sauce or GF liquid aminos and avocado oil
1/3 cup (45 g) organic tomato paste
paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano and/or thyme
minced garlic
sliced shallots
sliced cremini organic mushrooms
8 organic coin tortillas
toppings:
diced avocado
(GF) cheese
organic lime juice
organic salsa
(GF) cheese
chopped chipotle chili peppers
green chilis
shredded organic lettuce
uno 1. Press out the water in the tofu for about 1o minutes.
dos 2. Use a folk to crumble the tofu.
tres 3. Whisk together the oil, spices, tomato paste, garlic, and soy/liquid aminos.
cuatro 4. Mix the remaining sauce and tofu
cinco 5. Heat a skillet to medium-high and add the tofu mixture. Cook until warmed.
seis 6. Remove the tofu and set aside.
siete 7. Sauté the mushrooms and shallots.
ocho 8. Heat the tortilla shells.
nueve 9. Serve: tofu and mushroom mixtures with the toppings of choice.
