A plant-based recipe for crispy tofu tacos with avocado and quick salsa, with ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Crispy tofu tacos with avocado and quick salsa
Estimated time: 30 minutes · Yield: 8 small tacos
Allergens: Soy in tofu; gluten or other allergens depending on tortillas. Check package labels and cross-contact risks.
Ingredients
- 400 g firm tofu, drained and dried
- 1½ tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- Salsa: 2 finely diced tomatoes, ½ chopped red onion, juice of 1 lime, a handful of coriander, a pinch of salt
Method
- Cut tofu into roughly 2 cm cubes and dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
- Toss with cornflour, oil, paprika, cumin and salt for a thin, even coating.
- Cook in a hot non-stick pan for 8–10 minutes, turning until golden and crisp. Alternatively, bake at 220°C for 20–25 minutes.
- Mix the salsa ingredients and adjust seasoning.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan for about 30 seconds per side.
- Fill with tofu, cabbage, avocado and salsa; serve immediately.
Cooking tip
Cooking times vary between ovens and pans. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Adapted from our Hebrew recipe for home cooking; no documented kitchen test has been carried out. Times and yields are estimates. The dish image is an AI-generated illustration, not a photograph of a kitchen-tested dish.
