Hi everyone, I am hitting the books and trying to pass the last exams of year 11. Can you believe there will only be one more year of school left then? I am SO stoked 😀 😀
Anyway, a couple of months back, I asked for your guest posts during this period and I was lucky enough to get a huge response – thank you all so much!
I promise you will not miss me, in fact, you will groan when I come back, becase I have so many wonderful guestposts lined up for you all! I hope you discover some wonderful new bloggers who tantalise your tastebuds like they do mine! Enjoy mes amis!
Should you need to contact me, I am more than at service through my email: gobakeyourself@yahoo.com.au or just leave a message on my facebook page: Go Bake Yourself
Also a significant note, I lost over 60-70 followers through some freak wordpress issue so please, if you were one of them and you have recently visited again, resubscribe – thank you!
Now I leave you to it… 🙂
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Mixing things up today, I have decided to introduce an amazing blogger friend of mine who has happily decided to change the incessantly sweet and delicious pace of guest posts with a stunning savoury meal. Just scroll down and see the pictures if can’t waiit 🙂
This meal is one of those that makes me say ‘Future Uru, make this!’ 😀
Ladies and gents, without further ado, I present the totally awesome blogger, Tessa from the gorgeous blog, Feral Kitchen!
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Hey there! I’m Tessa from Feral Kitchen. I’m an American food blogger located in the Rogue Valley of beautiful Southern Oregon. For my day job, I am an Accounting Manager and in my off hours I spend much of my time in my kitchen and garden. I like to cook using local, seasonal, organic ingredients often with an exotic twist. I enjoy collecting cookbooks, food photography, reading and seeing what other food bloggers around the world cook and create.
A couple of weeks ago I asked Uru for an idea for what I should do for my guest post and she suggested that I do something savory vegetarian. The first thing that came to mind was Thai Tofu Tacos. My Thai Tofu tacos are quick and easy to make. They are vibrant in color, crunchy in texture and judging from their taste, you would not know that they are actually good for you!
Many thanks to Uru for allowing me to be do a guest post on her site! Choc Chip Uru is an entertaining and talented young food blogger. Her enthusiasm for food, baking and desserts is simply a joy to behold. I enjoy subscribing to her site, reading her comments and most of all, her delicious recipes. Thank you Uru! I hope you like my vegetarian Thai Tofu Tacos.
Enjoy!
Tessa
Thai Tofu Tacos
Makes:8 vegetarian Thai Tofu Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 package firm tofu
- 2 tsp canola oil
- Big pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp dried ginger
- 1 Tbs low sodium soy sauce
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- Juice from 1 lime
- Few drops of sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small tortillas (warmed)
- 8 lime wedges
- Sriracha chili sauce for drizzling (optional, it’s spicy!)
- Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)
Method
- Begin by draining the tofu and placing it between some paper towels for about 15 minutes to pull out some of the moisture. Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch or 1 cm pieces.
- Meanwhile, whisk together in a bowl, peanut butter, water, garlic paste, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice and sesame oil. Taste and correct your seasonings.
- Add water if you need to. This is the sauce for the tofu. Set aside.
- Grab a medium sized bowl and mix together cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and green onions.
- Add lime juice and a few drops of sesame oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Lightly toss. This is the topping for the soft tacos. Set aside.
- Place a nonstick skillet on the stove and heat to medium high heat. Add canola oil. Add tofu and cook until it’s a light golden color.
- Add sauce to tofu. Cook for about a minute or two or until heated through. You’ll notice that it thickens up real quick. Remove from heat.
- Divide tofu mixture between 8 warmed tortillas. Add the cabbage and carrot mixture, fold in half, drizzle with the optional Sriracha sauce and sprinkle with peanuts
- Serve with a lime wedge.
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These tacos are a mix between Asian and Mexican cuisine, use healthy-fresh ingredients, can be whipped up in minutes and look so impressive 😀
Thank you so much Tessa for helping me out with your gorgeous recipe! Can’t believe I am saying this but it looks like a favourite even though it is savoury! 😀
If you want to see more of Tessa’s gorgeous cooking, check out her blog now!
Love all the veggies & vibrant colors 🙂
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Yum! These look fresh 🙂
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Great post! Love the tofu in a taco…never had that before. Beautiful colour combo with the cabbage, carrot and cilantro.
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I just sent this to my sister! She is going to be ALL OVER THIS DISH!!!
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All ingredients I love! Well, I would have to cut back on the garlic, ’cause it doesn’t love me so much anymore, LOL. Otherwise, this is certainly a winner and I’m always willing to eat tofu.
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Hi Tessa its nice to meat you! Love your tofu taco. I just learned about Mexican food and I have never come across any establishments around, so I am always relying on some killer original recipes from my friends.
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These look wonderful! Great guest post. Vibrant colors and flavors too…delicious!
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Lovely guest post, Uru! I love a good tofu taco 🙂
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I tried the recipe and it was amazing! The best tofu I’ve had by far! Thanks for posting 🙂
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YUM these look fabulous. I ❤ asian and mexican food! It's been way too long since I've eaten tofu tacos. Also, choc chip uru I am going to have to start covering my eyes when I visit your site because your photos of cookies everywhere (literally, EVERYWHERE) make me hungry every time!!
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Loving the guest posts! These tacos look so yummy!
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I didn’t know there is a neat shredder tool like that! I need to look into that… my job would be easier if I don’t have to cut into matchbox sticks. And Tessa, your Thai flavored tofu tacos look amazingly delicious! Very pretty and appetizing too. Gorgeous photos made me want to eat some. I’m not vegetarian but I eat tofu all the time (but mostly in Japanese cooking). This is wonderful!
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The photos are stunning and so the recipe … I put chicken in it instead – so this will go on file. Thanks, Girls.
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What a delicious filling in a taco.
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Ooooh… I’ve been gone for a while but I LOVE your new format!
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tofu tacos is such a wonderful idea!
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These tacos sound delish! A perfect weeknight supper. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Like the vegetarian version…looks delicious and so colorful
Good luck on your exams 🙂
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I love your Thai tacos. And that gadget you’ve used to cut the carrots is now on my ‘most wanted’ list xx
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slammin idea using tofu! There’s so much colour as well.
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I like Thai foods! These tacos look so good!
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Hey Tessa, those tacos look gorgeous!!! Love the flavors. Totally feral 🙂
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Oh wow, these sound absolutely delicious. I like tofu in thai dishes, so i know i’ll love these tacos!
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Looks delicious.
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Looks amazing!! 🙂
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What a great guest post – this dish is right up my alley!
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It seems we are on the same wavelength:) I love your taco recipe and will head over to your blog to take a peak! I hope CCU is getting on with her studying!! xx
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Love this colorful taco! sounds tasty!
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This is a beautiful dish.
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Wow,,,,This is my favorite taco,I’m a big fan of tofu,will try the recipe soon,great guest post thanks to both of you for sharing 🙂
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This is the taco after my own heart! Thank you, Tessa, for sharing this gorgeous recipe.
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Of course we miss you, but you’ve done such a great job lining up these guest spots! I love this recipe – some of my favorite flavors, not the least of which is peanut butter! 🙂
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Looks delicious!!! Anything Thai-spiced is just wonderful! Love this post 🙂
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This is so pretty and colorful. I have to say that although tofu is great for you it doesn’t sound appetizing until I look at these photos. I will definitely try these. WOW it’s amazing how good they look.
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What vibrantly beautiful and flavorful tacos! I love the Thai twist. Hope you are doing well on your exams!
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Great idea with tofu!! this looks delicious! Thanks for posting!
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I’m making tofu tacos right NOW! Love this Thai version!
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Great idea with tofu. A very healthy taco.
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I am such a taco lover, but never thought of trying tofu with it. I am still new to tofu. And these look amazing
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Strangely (and wonderfully!!) I actually have all of the ingredients on hand for this! Will definitely give a try this week – thanks!
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Those look amazing and your pictures are just wonderful. I love all the colors in this dish. It would make you smile just to eat them 🙂
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Looks fabulous!
Thank you Tessa and Uru 🙂
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Oh Tessa – these tacos look delicious!
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These tacos look stunning – I can well imagine how good they taste…. good luck with your studies CCU!!
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Oh wow that sounds like a great idea with tofu. I have never tried Tacos, just heard about the mexican dish. Now I really want to give it a try. Thanks for sharing =)
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This looks great, I love the flavours and textures you have going on here!
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I love cilantro and tofu! This taco looks absolutely delicious! Hope to try it out soon 🙂
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These sure look healthy and yummy 😀
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I love healthy recipes like this one!
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Lovely and I must try this. Fabulous in fact and my kind of food.
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Yay for healthy savoury foods! 😀
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Holy moly, this looks SO good! Vegetarian tacos? Count me in!
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I love Thai cooking and these look amazing. I went to an Indian cooking demonstration yesterday and now I’m desperate to get Ingredients for pakoras and kanda pohe 🙂 I didn’t get to taste but the aroma was magical.
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Mmmm that sounds so good – my mum makes magic pakoras my friend, come over and visit some time 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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I love Thai flavors and it seems so natural to incorporate it into something neutral like Tofu (which is another thing I LOVE)! =D
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How cute and healthy! What I love about this is the colour 😀 I would like mine with a bit of meat though hehe
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these look like some delicious tacos, great guest post!
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It’s not surprizing that your final taco photo looks so vibrant and colourful. So do each of the ingredients that went into this dish. I’m sure it tastes as good as it looks!
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I wonder if hubby will notice if I swap the meat for tofu? I’d love it.
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Great guest post and very delicious looking tacos.
Wishing you both delicious week ahead! 🙂
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I am always on the lookout for new tofu recipes!
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This is a GREAT recipe, definitely something I’ll try (because there’s peanut butter). Thanks Tessa and CCU!
BTW, keep up the good work studying Uru!! (what are you studying?)
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So glad you enjoyed this wonderful guestpost my friend 😀
I have my year 11 exams right now – next year is my final senior year of high school 😀 😀
So difficult, can’t wait for the end! 😉
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Now those are some really tempting tacos, and I don’t often eat Mexican food. The photography especially is impeccable! I’d make them based on that picture alone.
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Beautiful, healthful & colourful! The best 🙂
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Tacos look great! How do you get that carrot Julienne with that peeler?
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I’ve never really made vegan tacos. Tofu looks tempting along with the Thai flavorings- pushing me attempt these. Pics are absolutely awesome.
Miss you Uru- study hard and study well :))
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Oh, my! I’d definitely try tofu to make these beauties! Thanks for introducing us all to Tessa 🙂
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Very creative dish! I love Thai and I love Mexican – brilliant job of combining them. Great guest post – thank you.
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What a lovely guest post, I love the flavours here, so fresh. And that photo of the limes is beautiful.
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Delicious looking taco’s, would love to try the tofu. Very fresh looking and so good! I enjoyed another wonderful guest post.
Good luck with school 🙂
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Now these are some healthy tacos!! I love the Thai flavors. 🙂 Wonderful guest post. 🙂
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Loving it, a savoury twist! And I’m always on th elookout for new recipes for Tofu, perfect and anothe rone to add to my pinterest board 🙂 Happy days !
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What a delicious and colourful recipe for tacos! 😀
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Hey Uru, how’s things with u?? Thks so much for popping by my blog & I truly appreciate. I’ve been inundated with product reviews lately till I’ve no time to cook or to post my recipes. :< Hope u're enjoying all my other reviews.
Thks for the excellent guest posts & hello to Tessa! Tofu & Tacos? An interesting combi indeed. Why haven't I thought of that? Nice mtg u, Tessa!
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My pleasure my friend – you cannot help having so many product reviews and it is always an enjoyable read 😀
Thanks for enjoying Tessa’s gorgeous cooking!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Beautiful pictures! I am a big fan of tofu but never thought to use it in a taco.
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Yummy, this is totally my type of taco! I really don’t mind doing without meat for some meals and this is a great idea.
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Always good to have something savory in between the sweet stuff 🙂
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ah that’s very healthy 🙂 should be great for both lunch and dinner
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What a fabulous dish for a family meal. These sound delicious and would quickly disappear from my table. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
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Looks yummy and I love all the bright colors!!
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Oh my friend, you know this is my kind of dish. Beautiful photos too, I am going over to check out Feral Kitchen. Thanks for introducing me to another tofu lover. Hope all is well and I am sure that it is. You Rock!
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Ommmgggg these look SO good. I am drooling!!
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Delicious! My best friend is vegan and I’m always looking for good recipes with tofu. Thank you for sharing!
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Yum! I love tacos and this recipe looks delicious, healthy and colorful~
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Nice post! Miss you, Uru. 🙂
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Dear Choc,
how is school? What will you study in college? What do you want to be, except your wonderful self? Perhaps a Chef? Oooo.
btw, I love tofu. These tacos look exquisite. xxxxx
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Haha school is going hard, the exams have been quite tough! But something to get through so I can go to uni 😀
Ummm I would indeed like to do psychology, interior design or international studies – keeping chef-i-ness as a hobby *for now* 😉
Thanks for enjoying the tacos my friend and such a sweet comment!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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These look good. I don’t mind tofu and want to make tacos tonight. In order to eat it, there can’t be any meat in it so I’m headed to the store to get the needed ingredients right now!
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What happened to Feral Kitchen blog/website?
She had a lentil chili recipe that I am crazy about but her website is down now.
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