Crispy Tofu with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

plus Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Dill Peas & Cranberry Jam


Allergens: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Eggs

Total: 40 min • Prep: 10 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Potatoes

    16 ounce

  • Peas

    4 ounce

  • Crème Fraîche

    4 tablespoon

  • Tofu

    1 unit

  • Cranberry Jam

    2 units

  • Mushroom Stock Concentrate

    2 units

  • Tempura Batter Mix

    82 g

  • Flour

    ½ tablespoon

  • Dijon Mustard

    2 teaspoon

  • Garlic Powder

    ½ teaspoon

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Salt

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    1½ tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Butter

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Cooking Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Open and drain tofu; press out excess water with paper towels. Dice into ½-inch cubes. Roughly chop dill.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Potatoes

    16 ounce

  • Tofu

    1 unit

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce

2
  • Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.

  • Reserve ¼ cup potato cooking liquid (½ cup for 4 servings), then drain and return potatoes to pot.

  • Mash with half the crème fraîche until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
Ingredient Quantities
  • Potatoes

    16 ounce

  • Crème Fraîche

    4 tablespoon

  • Salt

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

3
  • While potatoes cook, in a large bowl, combine tempura batter mix, ⅓ cup cold water (⅔ cup for 4 servings), and salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4)TIP: If needed, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until mixture reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency.

  • Stir tofu into batter until fully coated.
Ingredient Quantities
  • Potatoes

    16 ounce

  • Tofu

    1 unit

  • Tempura Batter Mix

    82 g

  • Salt

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

4
  • Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add coated tofu in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer tofu to a paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Tofu

    1 unit

  • Salt

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

5
  • Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add peas and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings); cook until peas are warmed through, 1-2 minutes.

  • Turn off heat; stir in half the dill and half the garlic powder (all for 4). Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Peas

    4 ounce

  • Garlic Powder

    ½ teaspoon

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

6
  • Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a second small pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle half the flour (all for 4) over melted butter; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, 30-60 seconds.

  • Whisk in stock concentrates, mustard, and ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4) until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

  • Whisk in remaining crème fraîche until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Crème Fraîche

    4 tablespoon

  • Flour

    ½ tablespoon

  • Salt

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

7
  • If necessary, reheat mashed potatoes over medium heat until warmed through. TIP: Add a splash of water if stiff.

  • Divide tofu, mashed potatoes, peas, and jam between plates. Spoon mushroom sauce over tofu. Garnish with remaining dill.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Potatoes

    16 ounce

  • Peas

    4 ounce

  • Tofu

    1 unit

  • Dill

    ¼ ounce