Pan-Seared Tofu with Spicy Peruvian Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 oz firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup Peruvian ají amarillo pepper sauce, such as Escabeche
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to foam
2. 2Add the tofu and sear until deeply golden and fragrant on all sides, about 4-5 minutes total
3. 3Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside on a plate
4. 4Add the garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute
5. 5Pour in the ají amarillo pepper sauce and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 2 minutes
6. 6Stir in the lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper
7. 7Return the tofu to the skillet and coat with the spicy Peruvian sauce, spooning it over the top to ensure the tofu is fully coated
8. 8Serve the pan-seared tofu hot, garnished with chopped cilantro

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