Meal Kit
Crispy Teriyaki Tofu Tacos
with pineapple salsa
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Wheat, Soy
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Vegetarian
Chef
David Padilla
We've combined tacos with many a world cuisine before, but we haven't yet brought tacos to the land of the rising sun. Not until now. Crispy fried tofu makes for a perfect morsel, topped with a fiery pineapple salsa that brings the heat and sweet in perfect balance. Add in that teriyaki glaze and you've got an East meets Southwest hand-held wonder that breaks the compass with ingenuity. Tip: Easiest way to remove jalapeño stems and seeds? Remove ends, then hold upright. Carefully slice the pepper into four pieces, leaving stem and seeds to discard.
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 3 oz. Pineapple Chunks
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2 oz. Teriyaki Glaze
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 2 Green Onions
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) pq1vkXO5
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Calories720
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Carbohydrates73g
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Net Carbs65g
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Fat38g
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Protein24g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meat lovers! If using proteins, skip the pressing and cornstarch. If using shrimp, pat dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as tofu in Step 4, cooking until shrimp reaches minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side. If using whole chicken breasts, cut into 1" dice, then follow same instructions as diced chicken. If using diced chicken, pat dry and season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as tofu in Step 4, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Tofu
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Cut tofu into 1" dice. Place on towel-lined plate, and top with more paper towels and a second plate. Set aside to press, at least 10 minutes.While tofu presses, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).
Coarsely chop pineapple.Trim and thinly slice white portions of green onions. Thinly slice remaining green onions on an angle. Keep white and green portions separate.Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
3 Make the Pineapple Salsa
Combine pineapple, jalapeño (to taste), white portions of green onion, cilantro, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to marry.
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4 Cook the Tofu
In another mixing bowl, toss or gently combine tofu, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until tofu is completely coated.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Heat oil, 3 minutes.After oil heats, add tofu to hot pan and stir occasionally until golden brown, 6-8 minutes.Don't rush cooking the tofu; it will need the complete cooking time for the correct crispness.While tofu cooks, wipe mixing bowl used for tofu clean. Return cooked tofu to cleaned bowl and toss or gently combine with half the seasoning blend. Taste, and add remaining seasoning blend if desired. -
5 Warm Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with tofu and drizzling with teriyaki glaze. Top with pineapple salsa and garnish with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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