Tofu Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fry)

A vegan spin on a popular Peruvian dish with flavors of stir fried garlic, bell peppers, purple onions, tomatoes, French fries, soy sauce, cilantro and parsley

Servings

4
Prep Time

25 Min
Cook Time

10 Min

Cooking Directions

Aji Verde Sauce:

Add all ingredients to a food processor and puree until smooth.

In a large wok set to high heat add garlic and tofu, season tofu with cumin, salt and pepper.

How to Press Tofu
When tofu begins to brown add onion, let both brown evenly.
In the meantime reheat frozen French fries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Once onion and tofu have browned add bell peppers, let them sear for a few minutes.
After bell peppers have seared add soy sauce, red wine vinegar and French fries.
Once fries have absorbed the sauce add parsley and cilantro, remove from heat and plate.
Serve immediately with aji verde sauce (recipe to follow)

**Aji Verde sauce - makes approximately 2 cups.

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Ingredients

Aji Verde Sauce:

1 bunch cilantro
½ bunch parsley
1 serrano pepper
2 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice or TT
¼ cup mayonnaise (You can substitute with vegan mayo or olive oil and blend until it becomes creamy.)
Water

1 pkg. House Foods Extra Firm Tofu, drained, pressed, and sliced
Olive oil
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. cumin
salt and pepper to taste
½ purple onion, cut in ½ in. slices
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, quartered
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
16 oz. (1 lb) French fries, frozen
½ Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

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