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.

Grilled tofu with mango and chilli crushed potatoes
Grilled tofu with mango and chili crushed potatoes – License photo

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
Grilled tofu with mango and chili crushed potatoes –
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Directions:

For the marinaded tofu:

  1. Make the marinade for the tofu.
  2. Slice the tofu, and place in the marinade to soak for at least 1/2 an hour.
  3. Grill the tofu 3-5 minutes on each side.

For the crushed potatoes:

  1. Place the chopped potatoes into a pan of boiling salted water and boil for 10-12 minutes or until tender and drain.
  2. Add the olive oil and chives and roughly crush with a fork.
  3. Stir in the chopped mango, chili flakes and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour off the excess water and set aside.

For the dressing:

  1. Place the lime juice, zest and icing sugar into a small pan and place over a high heat.
  2. Simmer until reduced by half, stir in the olive oil and chives and set aside.
  3. 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