
Senegalese Fish Yassa (Vegan Tofu Yassa)
A vibrant and flavorful Senegalese stew traditionally made with fish, but here featuring tofu, marinated in lemon, mustard, and onions.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Firm Tofu
- 2 large Onions
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 each Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut into 2.54 cm cubes.
- 2Thinly slice the onions. In a bowl, combine the tofu, half of the sliced onions, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the remaining onions and green bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4Add the marinated tofu to the skillet, along with the marinade. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tofu browns.
- 5Add the vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- 6Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7Serve hot over rice or couscous (ensure couscous is gluten-free).
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