Scrambled tofu
By Elly Bolton
By Elly Bolton
½ block (extra) firm tofu
3 cloves garlic, or garlic oil
Olive oil (if not using garlic oil)
Spices (all to taste)
Chilli flakes, or gochujang
Garlic powder
Turmeric
Paprika
Black pepper
Rosemary
Optional: kala namak if you want an eggy taste
Cumin
Juice of half a lemon
Knob of vegan butter
Plant milk
Optional: vegan cheese or nutritional yeast
Drain your tofu and squeeze the excess water out over the sink. You do not need to press the tofu for this recipe but squeezing out as much water as you can is a must so that it doesn’t end up mushy
Heat up the oil in a saucepan on medium heat
If using garlic, mince it and add when the oil is hot
Add the rest of the spices, except the kala namak, to the oil. This will enhance the flavours. If they start to stick, add a splash of water to deglaze
Add the lemon juice
Crumble the tofu into the pan and stir to coat it in the oil/spice mix
Let it cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally
Add the vegan butter, and if it’s looking too dry for your liking, add a dash of plant milk
Add in the cheese or nutritional yeast and continue stirring until melted or thoroughly mixed in
Serve! Scrambled tofu can be enjoyed on top of toast, topped with avocado, or as part of a fried breakfast. Best enjoyed with brown sauce or ketchup and a mug of coffee in the morning.