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Tofu Chorizo ("Soyrizo") Tacos

19 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 40MINS

Tofu Chorizo ("Soyrizo") Tacos

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Tacos are great Chicago immigrant food. Chicago is home to the second-largest Mexican population in the states outside of LA) and we are home to some fantastic local products, as a result!
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Jenessa's Dinners
Hi, I'm Jenessa. My goal is to offer up a healthy, modern twist on traditional recipes from around the world.
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Tacos are great Chicago immigrant food. Chicago is home to the second-largest Mexican population in the states outside of LA) and we are home to some fantastic local products, as a result!
40MINS
Total Time
$3.38
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Extra Firm Tofu
1 block
(14 oz)
Extra Firm Tofu
Fresh Cilantro
4 Tbsp
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp juice per 2 servings
Queso Fresco
to taste
Queso Fresco
optional
Taco Seasoning
Pasilla Chile Pepper
2
Pasilla Chile Peppers
Paprika
2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Mexican Chili Powder
1 tsp
Mexican Chili Powder
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Ground Cumin
2 tsp
Ground Cumin
Ground Coriander
1 tsp
Ground Coriander
Ground Cloves
1 pinch
Ground Cloves
Salt
1 tsp
Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tbsp
Distilled White Vinegar
Tahini
2 Tbsp
Tahini
or Peanut Butter
Others
White Corn Tortilla
6
White Corn Tortillas
Yellow Onion
1/2
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
482
Fat
15.3 g
Protein
27.3 g
Carbs
64.3 g
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Makes about 6 tacos.
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step 1
Slice the Extra Firm Tofu (1 block) into about 6 slabs, and pressing the slabs between 4 sheets of paper towel on each side. Let it sit to absorb as much liquid as possible from the tofu.
step 2
Soak the Pasilla Chile Peppers (2) in a bowl of warm water to reconstitute the flesh. Remove the stems and seeds when soft.
step 2 Soak the Pasilla Chile Peppers (2) in a bowl of warm water to reconstitute the flesh. Remove the stems and seeds when soft.
step 3
To make the chorizo flavoring, blend together the reconstituted pasillas with the Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (1 can), Paprika (2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (2 tsp), Mexican Chili Powder (1 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), Ground Ginger (1 tsp), Ground Coriander (1 tsp), Ground Cloves (1 pinch), Salt (1 tsp), Distilled White Vinegar (1 Tbsp), and Tahini (2 Tbsp).
step 3 To make the chorizo flavoring, blend together the reconstituted pasillas with the Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (1 can), Paprika (2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (2 tsp), Mexican Chili Powder (1 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), Ground Ginger (1 tsp), Ground Coriander (1 tsp), Ground Cloves (1 pinch), Salt (1 tsp), Distilled White Vinegar (1 Tbsp), and Tahini (2 Tbsp).
step 4
Crumble the tofu in a large bowl and coat with about 2/3 of the hot sauce you just made. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
step 4 Crumble the tofu in a large bowl and coat with about 2/3 of the hot sauce you just made. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
step 5
Meanwhile, make a quick topping by mixing the Yellow Onion (1/2) and Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp) with juice from Lemon (1) and a little salt.
step 5 Meanwhile, make a quick topping by mixing the Yellow Onion (1/2) and Fresh Cilantro (4 Tbsp) with juice from Lemon (1) and a little salt.
step 6
Sear the tofu in a hot pan until it develops a little crunchy texture. Add the remaining hot sauce throughout the cooking process to keep moist and maintain flavor.
step 6 Sear the tofu in a hot pan until it develops a little crunchy texture. Add the remaining hot sauce throughout the cooking process to keep moist and maintain flavor.
step 7
While that cooks, steam the White Corn Tortillas (6) in a microwave oven by covering them on a plate and heating them for about a minute.
step 8
When the tofu is done to your liking you are ready to assemble and enjoy. If you aren't keeping these vegan, add some crumbled Queso Fresco (to taste) to help cut a little bit of the heat.
step 8 When the tofu is done to your liking you are ready to assemble and enjoy.  If you aren't keeping these vegan, add some crumbled Queso Fresco (to taste) to help cut a little bit of the heat.
Tags
American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Microwave
Snack
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Game Day
Tofu & Tempeh
Mexican
Vegetables
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