Moroccan Tofu Mesmen
A flavorful and spicy Moroccan-inspired dish featuring crispy tofu and served with a twist on traditional mesmen.
Ingredients
- ●1 block (14 oz) Tofu
- ●2 cups Flourall-purpose flour
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Cumin
- ●1 tsp Paprika
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 tsp Chili flakes
- ●1 package (8 sheets) Mesmen
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cut the tofu into small cubes and place on a plate.
- 3
In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt, cumin, and paprika.
- 4
Dredge the tofu cubes in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 5
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the preheated pan and cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
In a separate pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
- 7
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 9
Add the chili flakes and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 10
Warm the mesmen sheets according to package instructions.
- 11
To assemble the dish, place a sheet of mesmen on a plate, followed by a few pieces of the cooked tofu, and top with the spicy onion and garlic mixture.
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy!