Vegan Spice Bag

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Serves 2.

Ingredients:

• 4-5 medium sized potatoes, chopped into chip-sized pieces, 
• 200g firm tofu, 
• 1 onion, thinly sliced, 
• 0.5 green pepper and 0.5 red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced, 
• 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 
• 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish),
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, 
• 1 tsp sugar, 
• 1 tsp coarse salt, 
• 1 tsp smoked paprika, 
• 1 tsp ground coriander, 
• 1 tsp ground ginger, 
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper, 
• 1 tsp dried oregano, 
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin, 
• 0.25 tsp cinnamon, 
• 5 tbsp vegetable oil.

Method:

• First, to prepare the potatoes, chop them into chip-sized pieces and rinse with cold water to remove excess starch. This will help the chips to develop a more crispy exterior. Rinse until the water runs clear and then pat dry with a tea towel.
• To prepare the tofu, chop into bite-sized chunks and place the pieces on a paper towel. Place another paper towel on top and weigh down with a pan or something heavy enough to press the water out of the tofu but not so heavy that it breaks it. Let sit for 20 minutes to extract water.
• In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, paprika, coriander, ginger, cayenne, oregano, cumin, and cinnamon and mix to combine. This is the main spice bag seasoning mix.
• Place a large pan over medium high heat and add 4-5 tbsp of vegetable oil. Gently place the chips into the pan. Shallow fry the chips for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden and crispy. Rotate the chips during the cooking time to make sure they cook evenly.
• Remove the chips from the pan and add to a bowl. Toss with salt and pepper.
• Place a wok or another large pan over medium high heat with 2 tbsp of oil. Add the tofu and cook for 10 minutes or until each side is brown and crispy.
• Add the soy sauce and mix to combine.
• Add the onions, peppers, and chilli and cook for 4-5 minutes or until soft.
• Add the chips and mix to combine.
• Add 2 tbsp of the spice bag seasoning mix, or more or less to taste, and mix to ensure that everything is evenly seasoned.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and serve while hot.