RECIPES
MarinadeMexican-Inspired

Chorizo Tofu Marinade

A thick chorizo-style marinade paste. Built around ancho chile, smoked paprika, and cumin, with tomato paste carrying colour and umami in place of pork fat.

Chorizo Tofu Marinade

Prep time

5 min

Total time

5 min

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • tomato paste
  • ancho chile powder
  • smoked paprika
  • ground cumin
  • garlic powder
  • dried oregano (Mexican preferred)
  • onion powder
  • ground coriander
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground cinnamon
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste until smooth. Add all dry spices and mix into a thick paste.
  2. 2Toss with crumbled tofu and work the paste into each piece. Rest at least 15 minutes — overnight in the fridge for deeper flavour.