Spicy BBQ Tofu Mince
A beautiful way to make tofu mince that’s smoky, spicy, sweet and full of umami. Quick to prepare and perfect as a sandwich filling, salad topper, taco base or protein boost for any bowl!
Takes 35 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
Tofu Mince
- 250 g firm tofu
- 30 g tamari 2 tbsp
- 8 g cornflour 1 tbsp
- 5 g fresh ginger finely diced (about 1 tsp grated)
Spiced BBQ Sauce
- 2 g smoked paprika 1 tsp
- 1 g garlic powder ½ tsp or ½ small clove fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 30 g tamari or soy sauce 2 tbsp
- 30 g tomato purée 2 tbsp
- 15 g cider vinegar 1 tbsp
- 15 g oil 1 tbsp
- 20 g maple syrup or agave 1 tbsp
- 1 g chilli powder or cayenne ½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking parchment.
Prepare the tofu:
- Using a box grater, grate the tofu into small mince-like pieces.
Mix:
- In a bowl, combine the grated tofu, ginger, cornflour and tamari. Mix well so everything is evenly coated.
First bake:
- Spread the tofu evenly on the lined tray. Lightly spray or drizzle with a little oil.
- Bake at 200°C for 15 minutes until starting to dry and lightly firm.
Make the BBQ sauce:
- While the tofu is baking, mix all BBQ sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
Second bake:
- Remove the tofu from the oven and toss thoroughly with the BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Return to the oven and bake again at 200°C for 10–15 minutes, until crispy and cooked through.
To Serve
- Use as a punchy sandwich filling, taco mince, loaded baked potato topper, or stir through grains and salads for a smoky protein boost.