Tofu Chorizo

Mexican chorizo is a spicy and highly seasoned sausage typically made from ground pork. However, it can also be made from ground beef, chicken but also TOFU as a vegan option.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of firm tofu
• 2 guajillo peppers without seeds and veins
• 1 ancho pepper without seeds and veins
• 2 garlic cloves1 tomato
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 pinch of thyme powder
• 1 pinch of coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon of vegetable broth mix
• Salt / Pepper
• Vegetable oil

Best toppings:

• Green or red salsa
• Guacamole
• Pico de gallo salsa

Preparation:

• Boil peppers in a small pot for 10 minutes until they are soft.
  Add to a blender the peppers with some of the boiling water, the tomato, the garlic cloves ,and season with salt/pepper.
• Open tofu package and remove all water, if possible use a tofu press to remove moisture but if you don’t have one is OK, it will just take a little longer to cook and dry up.
• Break down tofu in small crumbs.
• Warm oil in a large deep pan, add tofu crumbs ,and add all spices (cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, coriander).

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• Fry it for 5 minutes then add the mix from the blender.
• Let it simmer for 20-30 minutes until all liquid is evaporated. Use a wooden or silicone spatula to scrub the bottom of the pan and avoid tofu sticks to it.
• Once tofu is dry, keep moving constantly until tofu crumbs crisps to the consistency you want (that depends on you if you want it soft or extra crispy).

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The best way to eat it is as a topping for nachos, quesadillas, tacos, melted cheese, or some Mexican molletes -Check recipe-

This is the best veggie option to Mexican chorizo, and 100 %plant-based!

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