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    Peanut Tofu Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: May 18, 2019 | Modified: Jul 9, 2023

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    These crispy fried peanut tofu tacos are an easy and healthy weeknight meal. The tacos are stuffed with spicy tofu, crunchy red cabbage slaw and chopped peanuts.

    This may be my favourite tofu recipe yet 😍

    Peanut tofu tacos with slaw on a grey plate on a marble background
    Overhead shot of three tofu tacos on a plate over a marble background

    I'm putting tofu in every meal I can think of because it's my new favourite vegetarian ingredient. After resisting trying tofu for far too long I finally gave into the temptation and now I'm obsessed!

    Whether I'm putting it in a spicy tofu sandwich, making salt and pepper tofu or buffalo tofu wraps with it or adding it to Baked Tofu Bowl with Gochujang it's popping up in my kitchen on an almost weekly basis these days.

    And now we've got tofu tacos to add to the list and oh my god they're so delicious. I made a slightly spicy peanut sauce which I used to marinate the tofu before frying until crispy on the edges, saving plenty of the sauce to drizzle over the finished tacos.

    I like to serve these tacos with the added crunch of red cabbage tossed with lime juice and rice vinegar for a light and fresh slaw. 

    Overhead shot of grey plate of tofu tacos with peanut sauce and limes on a marble background
    Tofu tacos on a platter with coriander

    Why we love this recipe...

    • They're vegetarian and easily made vegan so make a great meal for when you're avoiding meat or animal products
    • These tacos are spicy and full of flavour thanks to the peanut sauce 
    • They're so quick and easy to make and you can even meal prep the sauce and slaw ahead of time for an even quicker weeknight meal
    Glass jar of peanut sauce for tacos on a marble surface
    Peanut tofu tacos with cabbage slaw and coriander on a grey platter

    Ingredients:

    • Peanut Sauce: Made from soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chilli paste, honey, peanut butter, ginger, lime juice, garlic, rice vinegar and cornflour for a sauce full of amazing flavour
    • Tofu: Firm or extra firm tofu is needed here so that it can be cubed and fried
    • Sesame Oil: For frying
    • Peanuts: Chopped to sprinkle over the tacos before serving
    • Tortilla Wraps: Get the mini taco ones and char them before serving
    • Coriander: Chopped and sprinkled over the tacos
    • Slaw: Made from red cabbage, lime juice and rice vinegar for plenty of crunch and tang
    Overhead shot of peanut tofu tacos on a plate with a wooden bowl of chopped peanuts
    Side on shot of tofu taco with slaw and herbs on a grey plate

    How to make it

    1. Marinate the tofu: Whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Press and cube the tofu then toss with ⅓ of the sauce.
    2. Make the slaw: Toss the cabbage with the lime juice and rice vinegar and set aside until ready to use.
    3. Fry the tofu: Heat the sesame oil over a high heat and fry the tofu until crispy then serve with the slaw, coriander and chopped peanuts in tortillas.
    Plate of tacos with a plate of lime wedges, chopped peanuts and peanut sauce on a marble background
    Close up of peanut tofu taco on a grey plate

    Expert tips for making this recipe:

    • As with most tofu recipes it's important to press the tofu before frying it to get rid of any excess moisture, that will help to make sure the tofu crisps up when fried. To do this you can use a tofu press or wrap it in kitchen towel on a plate and put under something heavy like a cast iron skillet for at least 10 minutes
    • To make this recipe vegan simply switch the honey in the peanut sauce for maple syrup or agave nectar
    • To meal prep this recipe make the slaw and sauce ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days
    • If you want your tofus to be spicier then serve them with some extra hot sauce, I think sriracha works particularly well with this Asian-Mexican fusion dish

    FAQs

    Can these tacos be made gluten free?

    Yes! Simply make sure to use corn tortillas and switch the soy sauce for tamari.

    How long can you store the taco filling?

    This peanut tofu can be stored in the fridge for up to three days ready for you to have tasty tacos whenever you fancy them!

    Other ways to use the tofu taco filling

    If you don't want tacos then try serving this tofu on top of a burrito bowl along with the slaw. It would also work amazingly as a salad topping.

    How do you char the tortillas?

    I do this on a gas hob/stove top. Simply light the flame on a small ring, place the tortillas one at a time directly onto the flame and leave for a few seconds. Use tongs to flip and do the same on the other side. Keep warm while you char the rest of the wraps.

    Want more? Try these other taco recipes:

    • Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
    • Vegan Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans
    • Crispy Chorizo Tacos
    • Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Greek Yoghurt Slaw
    • Slow Cooker Korean Jackfruit Tacos
    • Salmon Tacos with Quick Pickled Red Onions
    • Tempeh Tacos

    Recipe

    Peanut tofu tacos with cabbage slaw and coriander on a grey platter

    Peanut Tofu Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

    These crispy fried peanut tofu tacos are an easy and healthy weeknight meal. The tacos are stuffed with spicy tofu, crunchy red cabbage slaw and chopped peanuts.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 tacos
    Calories: 217kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    For the Sauce

    • 4 tablespoon Soy Sauce
    • 3 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
    • 3 tablespoon Water
    • 1 tablespoon Chilli Paste
    • 2 tablespoon Honey use maple syrup or agave for vegan version
    • 2 tablespoon Peanut Butter
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
    • 2 Limes juiced
    • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Corn Flour

    For the tacos

    • 2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
    • 400 g Tofu pressed and cubed
    • 6 Tortilla Wraps
    • Small bunch Coriander chopped, to serve
    • 50 g Peanuts chopped, to serve

    For the slaw

    • ½ Red Cabbage chopped
    • 1 Lime juiced
    • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar

    Instructions

    • Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients. Add the tofu, peanuts and ⅓ of the sauce to a bowl and leave to marinate for as long as you have.
    • Toss together the slaw ingredients and set aside.
    • Heat the sesame oil over a medium high heat and add the tofu, fry for about 10 minutes until the tofu is crisped. Remove from the heat.
    • Serve the tofu in wraps with the slaw, coriander and chopped peanuts along with extra sauce for drizzling
    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Tofu Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 217 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 849mg35%
    Potassium 336mg10%
    Carbohydrates 23g8%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 790IU16%
    Vitamin C 49.9mg60%
    Calcium 144mg14%
    Iron 2.4mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is per taco and is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    Comments

    1. Jere Cassidy says

      May 19, 2019 at 4:44 am

      5 stars
      My husband will be so happy to have a good taco recipe and this one looks exceptionally good.

      Reply
    2. Natalie says

      May 19, 2019 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      I love tacos! It's one of my favorite dishes for hosting! These look so delicious, I love how colorful they are ♥

      Reply
    3. Terri says

      May 19, 2019 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      I've never tried tofu in a taco but this sounds incredible! I love how colourful and delicious it looks!

      Reply
    4. Liz says

      May 19, 2019 at 2:17 am

      5 stars
      I'm a vegetarian so I'm always looking for new ways to use tofu and I LOVE this idea! This is the kind of recipe that will even get my husband eating tofu 😉

      Reply
    5. Sara Welch says

      May 18, 2019 at 11:57 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner last night and had smiling faces all around the dinner table! Loved the touch of peanuts too!

      Reply
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