These tacos remind me of being on deck at a restaurant in the Bahamas eating some fish tacos and sipping a Kalik. But vegan! Ah, covid travel blues. Maybe they’ll spark some memories for you, too.
This slaw is the JAM, by the way. If you’re not into tofu, please – make the slaw at least! The little kick from the cayenne and sliced red onion is so good.
Also, if you’re not into tofu dishes – maybe you’ll like this one! I know it can be a little intimidating if you’ve never tried it or have only had it prepared one way. But tofu is basically magic and can soak up all kinds of marinades and be made to have so many different textures. These are, as the name says, the perfect little crispy golden bites that are perfect for tacos.
Ingredients:
Lime Cumin Slaw
- 6 cups/1 bag shredded cabbage mix
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Crispy Tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu, cut into 1/4″ slices
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Olive oil
Etc.
- Tortillas
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped tomato
- Lime wedges
- Whatever else you want to top with
Instructions:
Lime Cumin Slaw
- Whisk together dressing ingredients (mayo through fresh ground pepper) in the bottom of a large bowl.
- Place cabbage mix and red onion in the bowl with the dressing, and toss to coat.
Crispy Tofu
- Slice the tofu and place pieces between 2 towels, pressing gently, for 10-15 minutes to soak up some excess moisture.
- Whisk together cornstarch, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Coat each piece of tofu in the mixture and set aside on a plate.
- Over medium-high heat, coat the bottom of a large pan with oil and pan fry tofu 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and very crispy.
Heat up some tortillas and assemble your tacos with the slaw, crispy tofu, sliced avocado, chopped tomato, or whatever else you’d like. Enjoy!