Chile-Rubbed Tofu with Fried Potatoes and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Chile-Rubbed Tofu with Fried Potatoes and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt; 1 pound firm tofu, cut into 8 equal-sized pieces; 4 medium red-skinned potatoes; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, minced; 3/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch of crushed red pepper; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 8 equal-sized pieces
4 medium red-skinned potatoes
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, minced
3/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of crushed red pepper
One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar

1
In a small skillet, cook the garlic, anchos and guajillos over moderate heat, turning, until the chiles are toasted and the garlic is lightly charred, about 2 minutes for the chiles and 5 minutes for the garlic.
2
Transfer to a plate.
3
Heat the 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet until shimmering.
4
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet along with the toasted chiles, the pineapple and orange juices and the oregano.
6
Simmer over moderate heat until the juices have reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes.
7
Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.
8
Season with salt.
9
Spread half of the chile rub all over the tofu, cover and refrigerate overnight.
10
Refrigerate the remaining chile rub separately.
11
In a saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water and boil over moderately high heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
12
Drain and let cool.
13
Preheat the oven to 425.
14
Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick wedges and transfer them to a large rimmed baking sheet.
15
Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the olive oil over the potatoes and toss to coat.
16
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer, season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes.
17
Turn the potatoes and bake for 15 minutes longer, until crisp.
18
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
19
Add the garlic and onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 6 minutes.
20
Add the paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
21
Add the diced tomatoes and water and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 7 minutes.
22
Add the vinegar and sugar and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
23
Light a grill.
24
Scrape the marinade off the tofu and generously brush the slices with vegetable oil.
25
Grill the tofu over moderately high heat until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side.
26
Serve the tofu with the crisp potatoes and tomato sauce.
27
Pass the reserved chile rub at the table.

712

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded, 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing, and more.

Yes, Chile-Rubbed Tofu with Fried Potatoes and Tomato Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile-Rubbed Tofu with Fried Potatoes and Tomato Sauce

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