Crispy Tofu with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
plus Mashed Potatoes, Buttery Dill Peas & Cranberry Jam
- Milk
- Soy
- Wheat
- Eggs
Tempura batter mix transforms tofu into crispy, golden morsels that are perfect for soaking up a lusciously creamy mushroom-dill sauce. On the side are silky mashed potatoes, buttery peas, and a tangy-sweet cranberry jam to offset the richness. Best of all? You’ll have this comforting vegetarian meal on the table in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
4 ounce
Peas
4 tablespoon
Crème Fraîche
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Tofu
(Contains: Soy)
2 unit
Cranberry Jam
2 unit
Mushroom Stock Concentrate
82 g
Tempura Batter Mix
(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Eggs)
½ tablespoon
Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
2 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
½ teaspoon
Garlic Powder
¼ ounce
Dill
6 unit
Potatoes
Not included in your delivery
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1.5 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Wash and dry produce.
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Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Open and drain tofu; press out excess water with paper towels. Dice into ½-inch cubes. Roughly chop dill.
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Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
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Reserve ¼ cup potato cooking liquid (½ cup for 4 servings), then drain and return potatoes to pot.
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Mash with half the crème fraîche until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of reserved potato cooking liquid as needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
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While potatoes cook, in a large bowl, combine tempura batter mix, ⅓ cup cold water (⅔ cup for 4 servings), and salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4). TIP: If needed, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until mixture reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency.
- Stir tofu into batter until fully coated.
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Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add coated tofu in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer tofu to a paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add peas and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings); cook until peas are warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
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Turn off heat; stir in half the dill and half the garlic powder (all for 4). Season with salt and pepper.
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Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a second small pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle half the flour (all for 4) over melted butter; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, 30-60 seconds.
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Whisk in stock concentrates, mustard, and ½ cup water (¾ cup for 4) until combined. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
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Whisk in remaining crème fraîche until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
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If necessary, reheat mashed potatoes over medium heat until warmed through. TIP: Add a splash of water if stiff.
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Divide tofu, mashed potatoes, peas, and jam between plates. Spoon mushroom sauce over tofu. Garnish with remaining dill.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes were widely praised; the crispy tempura tofu delighted many, though some found the overall dish bland or the flavors mismatched 🍂. The cranberry jam divided opinions — some loved the sweet contrast, others weren't sure where it fit.
- Ease of prep: This recipe requires significant multitasking — frying tofu, mashing potatoes, and making sauce simultaneously — and uses many pots and pans, so budget more time than the recipe suggests.
- Suggestions: Season the tofu generously before and after frying, as it can taste bland on its own. Work in small batches when frying to keep the oil hot and get a crispier result; the tofu cools quickly, so time the components to finish together. Some felt more peas would better balance the portions.
- Leftovers: The dish does not reheat well, especially the fried tofu, so it's best enjoyed fresh.
