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Middle Eastern · Breakfast

Spiced Tofu Scramble with tahini and lemon

Our tested Stir-Fried Tofu Scramble: spiced, generous, and balanced with tahini and lemon. Serves 8 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 907 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Spiced Tofu Scramble with tahini and lemon
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tahini and lemon 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 stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the sumac and the rest of the tahini and lemon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped parsley and serve while hot.

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

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