Enjoy this vegan version of the typical Colombian huevos pericos
The tofu scramble has become one of my favorites to replace huevos pericos, a traditional dish from Colombia and other South American countries. These are prepared with a simple sauté of tomato and spring onion, or “ajetes”, as they are called in Spain.
At first, I doubted that this dish could taste good without eggs, but the truth is that now I prepare it frequently at home because we love it! Tofu is an excellent ally for vegans, people allergic to eggs, vegetarians or simply for those who want to reduce their meat consumption and try something different.
When I substitute meat for this vegetable protein, especially in dishes where ground meat is traditionally used, I prefer firm tofu. In my opinion, it has the best texture, and this recipe was no exception. There are many ways to prepare tofu scramble, I tried several versions, but this is the one I liked the most.
I usually serve it with wholemeal bread or arepas, but this time I opted for corn tortillas for tacos. You can also serve it with bread.
Ingredients (serves 2-3)
1 block of tofu (300 g)
1 large tomato
2 long spring onion stalks
Turmeric powder to taste
Garlic powder to taste
Chili flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Corn tortillas (you can replace them with whole wheat bread, toasted bread or arepas)
Cilantro to decorate
Preparation:
Crumble the tofu with your hands.
In a frying pan with a splash of oil, sauté the chopped onion and tomato for about two minutes.
Add the tofu, turmeric, garlic, chili, salt and pepper.
Adjust the flavor to your liking and, if you notice that the mixture is too dry, add a splash of water.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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