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French Onion Tofu

Cultural Context

Originating from France, French Onion Soup is a classic dish known for its rich, savory flavors and caramelized onions. The tradition of using onions dates back to ancient times, and this tofu variation offers a plant-based twist, making it accessible for vegetarians and vegans. Today, it is celebrated in various forms around the world, with adaptations that cater to different dietary preferences.

FrenchFRmain
50 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 aubergines
3 oignons
4 gousses d’ail
500g de tofu frais
1 cac de pâte de piment
3 cas de sauce soja
1 cac de sucre
1 cac de gingembre râpé
Quelques verts d’oignons nouveaux ou de la ciboulette
1 cas de sesame blond
1 cas d’huile de sésame toasté
Huile d’olive
sel
360 ml de lait de coco
12-15 litchis
1/2 cac d'agar-agar
1 cas de sucre
1 cas de pétales de rose séchés
jus de la boîte de litchi + 150 ml d'eau
1 fleur d'hibiscus
6 petites ou moyennes courgettes
2 oignons
1 cac de pâte pimentée
5 tomates grappes
4 gousses d'ail
2 feuilles de laurier
60 à 80g de PST
1 pincée de sucre
sel
poivre
huile d'olive

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

1

Prepare the tofu by pressing and cutting it into cubes.

2

Slice the aubergines and onions, and mince the garlic.

3

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.

4

Add the aubergines and tofu to the pan, followed by the piment paste, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger. Stir well and cook until the aubergines are tender.

5

Garnish with chopped green onions or chives and sesame seeds before serving.

6

For the coconut cream, combine coconut milk, peeled litchis, agar-agar, and sugar in a saucepan. Heat gently until the agar-agar dissolves.

7

Pour the mixture into serving dishes and refrigerate until set. Top with rose petals before serving.

8

For the zucchini stew, chop the courgettes, onions, and tomatoes, and mince the garlic.

9

In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onions and garlic until soft.

10

Add the courgettes, tomatoes, piment paste, bay leaves, and textured soy protein. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper, and simmer until the courgettes are cooked.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariangluten-free

Allergens

soydairy

Also Known As

Tofu au GratinOnion Tofu
Local Name: Tofu aux oignons français

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