Serves 4
25 min
Spice-Crusted Tofu
Recipe GLPR8ce33271c96c8a
Crispy, aromatic tofu slices coated in a warm blend of cumin, coriander, and paprika, finished with a drizzle of honey and topped with toasted pine nuts. A simple yet flavorful vegetarian main course with Middle Eastern spice notes.
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Ingredients
1 (14- to 16-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons boiling water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons pine nuts
Directions
Drain the tofu package and place the block on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Wrap it gently and press for 5-10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Unwrap and slice the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick rectangular slabs.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Set the spice mixture aside.
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully arrange the tofu slices in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
Flip each tofu slice gently and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the cooked tofu to a serving plate.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over all the hot tofu slices, coating both sides as much as possible.
In a small bowl, whisk together the boiling water, lemon juice, and honey until the honey dissolves completely. Drizzle this mixture over the spiced tofu.
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the tofu and serve immediately.
