Spicy Tofu Tacos with Mango Salsa

Yield: 2-4 Servings

Recipe and Photos by Alethea Todaro

You'll want to dive into these irresistible Spicy Tofu Tacos from @aletheatodaro! This is the ultimate vegan tofu tacos recipe, featuring crispy, flavor-packed Hodo Chili Crisp Tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy marinade. We show you how to make vegan tacos truly special with a bright, homemade Mango Salsa and creamy Cilantro Crema. It’s a perfectly balanced, healthy tacos recipe that's fast, fresh, and guaranteed to be a new favorite!

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Ingredients

Tacos

• 1 (8-oz) package of Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu

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• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil 

• 1 tsp paprika 

• 1 tsp smoked paprika 

• 1 tsp garlic powder 

• 1 tsp onion powder 

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 

• Salt to taste 

• 2 tbsp maple syrup 

• 1 tbsp cornstarch 

• Corn tortillas 

• Sesame seeds (for garnishing) 

• Thinly sliced green onions (for garnishing)

  Mango Salsa

• 1 mango, diced

• 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced

• ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely minced

• 2 sprigs green onions, chopped

• ¼ cup lime juice

• Salt to taste

  Cilantro Crema

• 2 tbsp non-dairy sour cream

• 2 tbsp non-dairy mayo

• ½ tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely minced

• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Add tofu into heated oiled pan by breaking into smaller pieces, along scored lines.

2. Coat with seasonings, maple syrup, and cornstarch.

3. Reduce heat and saute on all sides, flipping frequently until golden. If preferred, you can also bake or airfry the tofu.

4. Mix the mango salsa ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.

5. Mix together the cilantro crema ingredients and set aside.

6. Lightly toast corn tortillas on both sides.

7. Assemble tacos with crema, tofu, and salsa.

8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

9. Enjoy immediately, while still warm.

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Spicy Tofu Tacos with Mango Salsa

Yield: 2-4

Author: Alethea Todaro

You'll want to dive into these irresistible Spicy Tofu Tacos! This is the ultimate vegan tofu tacos recipe, featuring crispy, flavor-packed Hodo Chili Crisp Tofu tossed in a sweet and spicy marinade. You won't believe how easy it is to make delicious vegan tacos! We show you how to make vegan tacos truly special with a bright, homemade Mango Salsa and creamy Cilantro Crema. It’s a perfectly balanced, healthy tacos recipe that's fast, fresh, and guaranteed to be a new favorite!

Ingredients

Tacos

• 1 (8-oz) package of Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu
• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• Corn tortillas
• Sesame seeds (for garnishing)
• Thinly sliced green onions (for garnishing)

Mango Salsa

• 1 mango, diced
• 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely minced
• 2 sprigs green onions, chopped
• ¼ cup lime juice
• Salt to taste

Cilantro Crema

• 2 tbsp non-dairy sour cream
• 2 tbsp non-dairy mayo
• ½ tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely minced
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Add tofu into heated oiled pan by breaking into smaller pieces, along scored lines.
2. Coat with seasonings, maple syrup, and cornstarch.
3. Reduce heat and saute on all sides, flipping frequently until golden. If preferred, you can also bake or airfry the tofu.
4. Mix the mango salsa ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
5. Mix together the cilantro crema ingredients and set aside.
6. Lightly toast corn tortillas on both sides.
7. Assemble tacos with crema, tofu, and salsa.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
9. Enjoy immediately, while still warm.

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