Grilled tofu with mango and chili crushed potatoes
What a surprising, but tasty combo: crushed potatoes with mango and chili. The spinach, tofu and lime sauce round out this recipe to be really delicious.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
For the marinaded tofu:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- pinch of cayenne
- 100 grams tofu, sliced
For the mango and chili crushed potatoes:
- 300 grams new potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- 1/4 fresh mango, peeled, finely chopped
- pinch dried chili flakes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large handfuls fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sweet and sour lime dressing:
- 5 limes, juice of all, zest of 2
- 2 teaspoons icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Directions:
For the marinaded tofu:
- Make the marinade for the tofu.
- Slice the tofu, and place in the marinade to soak for at least 1/2 an hour.
- Grill the tofu 3-5 minutes on each side.
For the crushed potatoes:
- Place the chopped potatoes into a pan of boiling salted water and boil for 10-12 minutes or until tender and drain.
- Add the olive oil and chives and roughly crush with a fork.
- Stir in the chopped mango, chili flakes and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a little oil in a saucepan, add the spinach and wilt over a high heat for 1-2 minutes and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour off the excess water and set aside.
For the dressing:
- Place the lime juice, zest and icing sugar into a small pan and place over a high heat.
- Simmer until reduced by half, stir in the olive oil and chives and set aside.
- To serve, place the crushed potatoes onto a serving plate, top with the wilted spinach and place the grilled tofu on top and pour over the dressing.
Notes:
adapted from chef Tony Tobin of BBC cooking