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Tofu Slaw in brown sugar and rum

Weeknight-friendly Tofu Slaw with the brown sugar and rum we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.3 from 1,435 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Tofu Slaw in brown sugar and rum
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown sugar and rum 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

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

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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