Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium shallots, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cups hand-torn shiitake caps
- 1 (14-ounce) block firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- Pinch black salt (Kala Namak), optional
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Flaky sea salt, optional for finishing
Instructions
Caramelize the shallots.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are golden.
- Scrape everything (including the bits) into a bowl. If any bits are left they can burn later and add a bitter taste to your scramble.
Sear the shiitakes.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- Place the torn shiitake caps gill-side down and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Transfer to the bowl with the shallots.
Cook the tofu.
- Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat.
- Crumble the block of tofu straight into the pan with your hands.
- Let it cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the moisture evaporates and some of the edges start to turn golden.
Make the tahini sauce.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini and soy sauce, then whisk in the water until smooth.
Sauce the tofu.
- Pour the tahini mixture over the tofu and stir to coat.
- Let everything simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally so the sauce is absorbed and the tofu gets creamy and savory.
Finish it.
- Add the cooked shallots and shiitake back into the pan and stir to combine. Cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with the black salt (if using) and dried parsley.
- Transfer to serving bowls and finish with a pinch of the flaky salt, if you’d like. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1–2 days.
Reheating:
- Microwave: Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring in between for even reheating.
- Stovetop: Warm over medium heat in a nonstick skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce, if needed.
- Texture tip: Let the crumbled tofu cook long enough to lose excess moisture and pick up some color before you add the sauce. If you rush this step, the scramble can taste a bit flat and spongy.
Seasonings:
- Tahini and soy sauce: adds fat, body, salt, and umami.
- Kala Namak: brings an eggy aroma; use only if you like that flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan