Red Pepper and Tofu Saltado

Name: Red Pepper and Tofu Saltado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 400 g /14 oz firm tofu, drained, patted dry and cut into cubes; 2 large handfuls of coriander/cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 large red peppers, deseeded and cut into small chunks; 2 tsp ground coriander; 4 large garlic cloves, crushed; 2 large onions, chopped; 450 g /1 lb waxy new potatoes, scrubbed and cubed; 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra if needed; 550 g /1 lb 4 oz tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and chopped; 2 large handfuls of mint leaves, chopped; 6 tbsp dark soy sauce; 3 heaped tsp hot chilli paste

Preparation info

Serves:
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 5

Appears in

The Thrifty Veggie

By Nicola Graimes

Published 2021

About

Saltado is a Peruvian one-pan dish with an Asian influence. Traditionally made with beef, this meat-free version features marinated cubes of tofu, new potatoes and red peppers in a herby, spicy tomato sauce.

Ingredients

6 tbsp dark soy sauce
3 heaped tsp hot chilli paste
400 g<

Americas
Peru
Main course
Vegan

Method

Mix together 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of the chilli paste in a large, shallow dish. Add the tofu and turn until it is coated in the marinade. Leave to marinate f