Korean Tofu Tacos

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Guiding Meals
October 20, 2023

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Equipment: Cutting board, sharp knife, draining towel or paper towels, measuring cups and spoons, medium pan, small pot

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of firm tofu

  • 1 bag of frozen edamame

  • 1 Asian pear

  • 1 bell pepper

  • ¼ red onion

  • 1 pinch cilantro

  • ½ cup kimchi

  • 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds

  • 2 tbsp mayo

  • 1 tbsp gojuchang

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 lime

  • 2-3 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

  • 3-5 medium flour tortillas

Directions:

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp gojuchang, the zest of 1 lime, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and stir to combine

  • Drain well the tofu and then crumble the tofu into slightly smaller than bite size pieces and let drain out on the towel or paper towels.

  • Dice 1 bell pepper, slice 1 pear, and ¼ red onion and drain the ½ cup kimchi (if it is very liquid-y). Reserve the kimchi liquid to combine with the gojuchang and mayo mixture. Stir that in to combine and taste for any needed additions.

  • In a small bowl combine the sliced onion and a couple of cubes of ice and cover with water. Soak the onions while everything cooks to help remove the sharp onion flavor.

  • Place a small pot filled a little over halfway with water over medium high heat. Once at a boil, pour in the 1 bag of frozen edamame and simmer for 6-8 minutes. Once done, drain and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toss to coat everything and leave to cool for serving.

  • In a medium pan over medium heat, pour in 1 tbsp oil and once hot toss in the diced bell pepper. Saute for 4-5 minutes stirirng occasionally. Then toss in tofu crumbles and pour in 1-2 tsp oil. Sprinkle in 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Saute for 10-12 minutes or until the tofu is browned to your liking.

  • Once done, top the tortillas with your filling, some pear slices, some onion slices, a good amount of kimchi and a couple of cilantro leaves. Top with your desired amount of sauce and enjoy!

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