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Tarragon Tofu with Mushrooms and White Wine – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Tarragon Tofu with Mushrooms and White Wine

A sophisticated skillet dish featuring pan-fried tofu in a luxurious tarragon, mushroom, and white wine sauce. This elegant meal comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for any night of the week.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • For the Tofu & Vegetables
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) vegetable oil
  • 1 pound (450 g / 15.9 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed, cubed, and patted dry
  • 2 medium onions, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces (225 g / 7.9 oz) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1½ cups / 350 g (12.3 oz) minced peeled tomatoes, well drained
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) fresh tarragon, minced (or 1 teaspoon / 5 ml / 0.2 fl oz dried)
For the Sauce
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) tamari or soy sauce
  • 1½ teaspoons / 7.5 g (0.26 oz) tomato paste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) vegetable stock
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g / 0.09 oz) salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • for Perfect Tarragon Tofu
  • Press your tofu! For the best golden, slightly crispy texture, press your block of firm or extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes before cubing. This removes excess water and helps it fry beautifully instead of steaming.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, replace the white wine with an equal amount of vegetable stock plus one teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice to replicate the acidity.
  • Get a head start with 'mise en place'. This dish comes together quickly, so having all your vegetables chopped, tofu cubed, and sauce measured out before you start cooking makes the process seamless and enjoyable.

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once shimmering, carefully add the tofu cubes in a single layer.
  3. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
  4. Remove the tofu with a slotted spoon and set aside. 2. If the skillet is dry, add another splash of oil.
  5. Add the minced onions and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to sauté, tossing frequently, for about 10 minutes, until they have released their liquid and are beautifully browned and tender. 3.
  7. Stir in the drained tomatoes and tarragon, tossing to combine with the mushroom mixture. Return the reserved golden tofu to the skillet and gently toss everything together. 4.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce : white wine, tamari, tomato paste, vegetable stock, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  9. Pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables in the skillet. 5.
  10. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  11. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
  12. Serve immediately.
  13. Don't crowd the pan.
  14. When frying the tofu and sautéing the mushrooms, make sure they have enough space in the skillet.
  15. Cooking in batches if necessary ensures they brown properly, which develops a much deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 22g

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