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Blackened Tofu Tacos

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time55 mins
Ingredients:
 1 tbsp Garlic powder
 1 tbsp Chipotle chili powder
 1 tbsp Dried thyme
 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
 1 tsp Ground cumin
 1 tsp Dried oregano
 1 tsp Black pepper
 ½ tsp Salt
 2 tbsp Cornstarch
 ¼ cup Cooking oil
 16 oz Extra firm tofu, pressed*
 6 El Comal Yellow Corn Tortillas, warmed
Toppings:
 Shredded cabbage
 Shredded carrot
 Avocado slices
 Cilantro sprigs
 Sour cream
 Lime juice
Directions:
1

Combine garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, thyme, paprika, cumin oregano, black pepper and salt in a shallow bowl. Stir to mix well. Set aside.

2

Whisk together ¼ cup water and corn starch in a separate shallow bowl.

3

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Slice tofu into 12 slices. Dip each slice in cornstarch mixture then into spices. Cover evenly on both sides. Carefully place in hot oil. Fry 3-4 slices at time for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.

5

Place 2 blackened tofu slices on each tortilla, top with cabbage, shredded carrot, avocado, onion, cilantro, sour cream and a sprinkle of lime juice.

6

*To press tofu, wrap tofu in paper towels and place in between two plates. Place a heavy object, like a 16-ounce can on the top plate for 20 minutes to press out most liquid.

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Ingredients

Ingredients:
 1 tbsp Garlic powder
 1 tbsp Chipotle chili powder
 1 tbsp Dried thyme
 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
 1 tsp Ground cumin
 1 tsp Dried oregano
 1 tsp Black pepper
 ½ tsp Salt
 2 tbsp Cornstarch
 ¼ cup Cooking oil
 16 oz Extra firm tofu, pressed*
 6 El Comal Yellow Corn Tortillas, warmed
Toppings:
 Shredded cabbage
 Shredded carrot
 Avocado slices
 Cilantro sprigs
 Sour cream
 Lime juice

Directions

Directions:
1

Combine garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, thyme, paprika, cumin oregano, black pepper and salt in a shallow bowl. Stir to mix well. Set aside.

2

Whisk together ¼ cup water and corn starch in a separate shallow bowl.

3

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Slice tofu into 12 slices. Dip each slice in cornstarch mixture then into spices. Cover evenly on both sides. Carefully place in hot oil. Fry 3-4 slices at time for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.

5

Place 2 blackened tofu slices on each tortilla, top with cabbage, shredded carrot, avocado, onion, cilantro, sour cream and a sprinkle of lime juice.

6

*To press tofu, wrap tofu in paper towels and place in between two plates. Place a heavy object, like a 16-ounce can on the top plate for 20 minutes to press out most liquid.

Notes

Blackened Tofu Tacos