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Caribbean Tofu Traybake

Weeknight-friendly Tofu Traybake with the coconut and thyme we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Caribbean Tofu Traybake
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the coconut and thyme elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the brown sugar and the rest of the coconut and thyme flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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