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CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU

with Asian fusion chakalaka, crispy onions & a mini baguette

Vegetarian

4.9

  • Hands on20 - 30 minutes
  • Overall30 - 40 minutes
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We’ve turned chakalaka on its head, giving this spicy South African relish some Asian-inspired flavour with sriracha, lime, and soy sauce. A zingy, saucy partner for the crunch of pan-fried tofu and freshly toasted baguette.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. PREP PREP PREP!

    Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 65ml of boiling water and set aside. Combine the soy sauce with some Lime juice, reserving 2 lime wedges for serving.

  2. MAKE THE FUSION “CHAKALAKA”

    Place a nonstick pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced Onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the Oriental Rub and fry for another minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the drained butter beans, diluted stock, Asian-style slaw, and limey soy sauce. Add in half of the rinsed baby spinach and stir through. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has wilted and absorbed the flavour of the sauce. Stir in some seasoning and Sriracha to taste. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside until serving.

  3. CRISPY CUBES OF Tofu

    Place the cubed Tofu in a bowl and coat in oil. Wipe down the pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the tofu for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden all over, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan on completion, set aside to drain on some paper towel, and season to taste.

  4. TOASTY BAGUETTE

    Drizzle oil (or smear coconut oil) on the cut side of the baguette. Return the pan to a high heat. When hot, toast the baguette halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Remove from the pan on completion, ready for serving. Toss the remaining baby spinach with some olive oil and season to taste.

  5. STEP UP TO THE PLATE

    Make a bed of dressed baby spinach, spoon over a generous pile of Asian-inspired chakalaka, and top with the Tofu cubes. Squeeze over some Lime juice and drizzle with any remaining Sriracha to taste. Garnish with the crispy onions and some lime zest to taste. Serve the toasted baguette on the side to munch with all the ingredients as you like. It’s as easy as that, Chef.

  • Vegetable Stock - 5ml

  • Soy Sauce - 25ml

  • Lime - 1

  • Onion - 1

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 10ml

  • Butter Beans - 120g

  • Asian-Style Slaw Mix - 75g

  • Baby Spinach - 20g

  • Sriracha - 15ml

  • Tofu - 110g

  • Schoon Vegan Baguette - 1

  • Crispy Onions - 15ml

  1. PREP PREP PREP!

    Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 100ml of boiling water and set aside. Combine the soy sauce with some Lime juice, reserving 4 lime wedges for serving.

  2. MAKE THE FUSION “CHAKALAKA”

    Place a nonstick pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced Onion for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add the Oriental Rub and fry for another minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the drained butter beans, diluted stock, Asian-style slaw, and limey soy sauce. Add in half of the rinsed baby spinach and stir through. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has wilted and absorbed the flavour of the sauce. Stir in some seasoning and Sriracha to taste. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside until serving.

  3. CRISPY CUBES OF Tofu

    Place the cubed Tofu in a bowl and coat in oil. Wipe down the pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the tofu for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden all over, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan on completion, set aside to drain on some paper towel, and season to taste.

  4. TOASTY BAGUETTES

    Drizzle oil (or smear coconut oil) on the cut sides of the baguettes. Return the pan to a high heat. When hot, toast the baguette halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Remove from the pan on completion, ready for serving. Toss the remaining baby spinach with some olive oil and season to taste.

  5. STEP UP TO THE PLATE

    Make a bed of dressed baby spinach, spoon over a generous pile of Asian-inspired chakalaka, and top with the Tofu cubes. Squeeze over some Lime juice and drizzle with any remaining Sriracha to taste. Garnish with the crispy onions and some lime zest to taste. Serve the toasted baguette on the side to munch with all the ingredients as you like. It’s as easy as that, Chef.

  • Vegetable Stock - 10ml

  • Soy Sauce - 50ml

  • Lime - 2

  • Onion - 1

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 20ml

  • Butter Beans - 240g

  • Asian-Style Slaw Mix - 150g

  • Baby Spinach - 40g

  • Sriracha - 30ml

  • Tofu - 220g

  • Schoon Vegan Baguette - 2

  • Crispy Onions - 30ml

  1. PREP PREP PREP!

    Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 100ml of boiling water and set aside. Combine the soy sauce with some Lime juice, reserving 4 lime wedges for serving.

  2. MAKE THE FUSION “CHAKALAKA”

    Place a nonstick pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced Onion for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add the Oriental Rub and fry for another minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the drained butter beans, diluted stock, Asian-style slaw, and limey soy sauce. Add in half of the rinsed baby spinach and stir through. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has wilted and absorbed the flavour of the sauce. Stir in some seasoning and Sriracha to taste. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside until serving.

  3. CRISPY CUBES OF Tofu

    Place the cubed Tofu in a bowl and coat in oil. Wipe down the pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the tofu for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden all over, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan on completion, set aside to drain on some paper towel, and season to taste.

  4. TOASTY BAGUETTES

    Drizzle oil (or smear coconut oil) on the cut sides of the baguettes. Return the pan to a high heat. When hot, toast the baguette halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Remove from the pan on completion, ready for serving. Toss the remaining baby spinach with some olive oil and season to taste.

  5. STEP UP TO THE PLATE

    Make a bed of dressed baby spinach, spoon over a generous pile of Asian-inspired chakalaka, and top with the Tofu cubes. Squeeze over some Lime juice and drizzle with any remaining Sriracha to taste. Garnish with the crispy onions and some lime zest to taste. Serve the toasted baguette on the side to munch with all the ingredients as you like. It’s as easy as that, Chef.

  • Vegetable Stock - 10ml

  • Soy Sauce - 50ml

  • Lime - 2

  • Onion - 1

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 20ml

  • Butter Beans - 240g

  • Asian-Style Slaw Mix - 150g

  • Baby Spinach - 40g

  • Sriracha - 30ml

  • Tofu - 220g

  • Schoon Vegan Baguette - 2

  • Crispy Onions - 30ml

  1. PREP PREP PREP!

    Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 150ml of boiling water and set aside. Combine the soy sauce with some Lime juice, reserving 8 lime wedges for serving.

  2. MAKE THE FUSION “CHAKALAKA”

    Place a nonstick pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced Onion for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add the Oriental Rub and fry for another minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the drained butter beans, diluted stock, Asian-style slaw, and limey soy sauce. Add in half of the rinsed baby spinach and stir through. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has wilted and absorbed the flavour of the sauce. Stir in some seasoning and Sriracha to taste. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside until serving.

  3. CRISPY CUBES OF Tofu

    Place the cubed Tofu in a bowl and coat in oil. Wipe down the pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the tofu for 5-6 minutes until crispy and golden all over, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan on completion, set aside to drain on some paper towel, and season to taste.

  4. TOASTY BAGUETTES

    Drizzle oil (or smear coconut oil) on the cut sides of the baguettes. Return the pan to a high heat. When hot, toast the baguette halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crispy. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan on completion, ready for serving. Toss the remaining baby spinach with some olive oil and season to taste.

  5. STEP UP TO THE PLATE

    Make a bed of dressed baby spinach, spoon over a generous pile of Asian-inspired chakalaka, and top with the Tofu cubes. Squeeze over some Lime juice and drizzle with any remaining Sriracha to taste. Garnish with the crispy onions and some lime zest to taste. Serve the toasted baguette on the side to munch with all the ingredients as you like. It’s as easy as that, Chef.

  • Vegetable Stock - 20ml

  • Soy Sauce - 100ml

  • Lime - 3

  • Onion - 2

  • NOMU Oriental Rub - 40ml

  • Butter Beans - 480g

  • Asian-Style Slaw Mix - 300g

  • Baby Spinach - 80g

  • Sriracha - 60ml

  • Tofu - 440g

  • Schoon Vegan Baguette - 4

  • Crispy Onions - 60ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R241.93

for 4 servings · R60.48 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Schoon Vegan Baguette
  • NOMU Oriental Rub
  • Asian-Style Slaw Mix

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU?

The preparation time for CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU with Asian fusion chakalaka, crispy onions & a mini baguette is between 20 and 30 minutes.

What is the total time required to make CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU with Asian fusion chakalaka, crispy onions & a mini baguette?

The total time required to make CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU with Asian fusion chakalaka, crispy onions & a mini baguette is between 30 and 40 minutes.

How many servings does CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU?

Asian-Style Slaw Mix, Baby Spinach, Butter Beans, Crispy Onions, Lime, NOMU Oriental Rub, Onion, Schoon Vegan Baguette, Soy Sauce, Sriracha, Tofu, Vegetable Stock

What is the nutritional information of CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU?

Calories: , Carbs: grams, Fat: grams, Protein: grams, Sugar: grams, Salt: grams

How do I prepare CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU?

MAKE THE FUSION “CHAKALAKA”: Place a nonstick pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced onion for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add the Oriental Rub and fry for another minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add in the drained butter beans, diluted stock, Asian-style slaw, and limey soy sauce. Add in half of the rinsed baby spinach and stir through. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has wilted and absorbed the flavour of the sauce. Stir in some seasoning and sriracha to taste. Transfer to a bowl on completion, cover to keep warm, and set aside until serving. PREP PREP PREP!: Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 100ml of boiling water and set aside. Combine the soy sauce with some lime juice, reserving 4 lime wedges for serving. STEP UP TO THE PLATE: Make a bed of dressed baby spinach, spoon over a generous pile of Asian-inspired chakalaka, and top with the tofu cubes. Squeeze over some lime juice and drizzle with any remaining sriracha to taste. Garnish with the crispy onions and some lime zest to taste. Serve the toasted baguette on the side to munch with all the ingredients as you like. It’s as easy as that, Chef. CRISPY CUBES OF TOFU: Place the cubed tofu in a bowl and coat in oil. Wipe down the pan and return it to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the tofu for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden all over, shifting as it colours. Remove from the pan on completion, set aside to drain on some paper towel, and season to taste. TOASTY BAGUETTES: Drizzle oil (or smear coconut oil) on the cut sides of the baguettes. Return the pan to a high heat. When hot, toast the baguette halves cut-side down for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Remove from the pan on completion, ready for serving. Toss the remaining baby spinach with some olive oil and season to taste.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU?

Asian-Style Slaw Mix, Baby Spinach, Butter Beans, Crispy Onions, Lime, NOMU Oriental Rub, Onion, Schoon Vegan Baguette, Soy Sauce, Sriracha, Tofu, Vegetable Stock

How many calories does CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU have?

calories

How much fat content does CRISPY GOLDEN TOFU have?

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