Tumeric Tofu Tacos (veg, gf) recipe served on a plate, by Umana Yana
Sep 17 2026
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Tumeric Tofu Tacos (veg, Gf) Recipe

Inspired by Umana Yana
Time30m
Serves4

soft corn tacos stuffed with lightly fried tofu, spicy cabbage & potato topped with salsa & african pepper sauce served with sweet plantains

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess moisture. Cut it into bite-sized cubes.

  2. 2

    Fry the Tofu

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes, sprinkle with turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Fry until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Potatoes

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the diced potato and cook until tender and slightly crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Sauté the Cabbage

    Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until it softens.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with the fried tofu, sautéed cabbage, and potatoes.

  6. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top the tacos with salsa and African pepper sauce to taste.

  7. 7

    Prepare Sweet Plantains

    Slice ripe plantains diagonally. In a separate skillet, heat oil and fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the tacos warm alongside the fried sweet plantains.

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