Mauritian Tofu and Mushroom Rougail Recipe (Rougaille Morisyen)
A vegan version of the Creole-style tomato based sauce with aromatic herbs like thyme, parsley and coriander. Tofu and mushroom rougail.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mauritian
Keyword: Mauritian rougail, rougaille recipe
Servings: 2
Author: Teenuja Dahari - veganlovlie.com
Ingredients
4 - 6mediumtomatoes
1teaspoonminced ginger root
3 - 4green chilliesI used a few red ones too
1small onionif using, sliced or chopped
1 - 2garlic glovesif using, finely chopped
4 - 5curry leaves
4 - 5sprigsthyme
1teaspoonoil
150gtofucut into cubes
5 - 6mushroomscut into chunky pieces
2tablespoonfrozen peas
1tablespoonoil
salt and pepperto taste
corianderfor garnish, optional
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. (I find a 28-cm wok style pan works best for this).
Add the tofu pieces and pan fry until golden and slightly crispy.
Remove, set aside.
Meanwhile, cut tomatoes into rather chunky wedges or cubes.
Depending on your heat tolerance, you can either slice the chillies in half lengthwise or leave them whole.
In the same pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil.
Add onions (if using), garlic (if using) and ginger. Saute for 1 minute.
Add curry leaves and chillies. Toss and saute for a few more minutes.
Add tomatoes and thyme.
Stir and simmer for 5 - 7 minutes or until tomatoes have started to form a lightly creamy sauce. Add a little water if required.
Then add mushrooms and tofu pieces. Add frozen peas. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stir and cook for a few more minutes until mushrooms are cooked and tofu have absorbed a bit of the tomato juice.
At this point you can decide to add a little water and simmer to make up some sauce or leave it somewhat dry (as in the photo).
Serve over basmati rice or plain boiled noodles. Bon appétit!
Notes
Variation: I like to leave the tomatoes somewhat chunky so I don't actually allow it to completely become a sauce but some people do make more sauce and in this case you can add more tomatoes and simmer for longer.