Paprika tofu stew

Paprika tofu stew

Vegetarian

A Hungarian-style tofu stew with golden-fried tofu, onion, garlic, paprika, and bell pepper, seasoned with cumin and cilantro, and finished with soy sauce…

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This Hungarian-inspired tofu stew captures the essence of pörkölt: onions, paprika, and spices. It is served with millet or small, spiced dumplings.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Estimated cost$4.53 $1.51 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

3 people
  • $1.54
  • $0.13
  • $0.22
  • $0.18
  • $0.48
  • $0.35
  • $0.60
  • $0.96
  • $0.07

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the tofu into cubes and sauté it in a little oil until it is golden brown. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and cilantro.
  2. Add the paprika, bell pepper, and a little water. Cook for a few minutes, covered, then let cool.
  3. Before serving, add the soy sauce. Serve with spiced millet quenelles, or with millet in a porridge.

The bill

Paprika tofu stew

  • 250 g of tofu$1.54
  • 2 tablespoons of oil$0.13
  • 1 red onion$0.22
  • 2 cloves of garlic$0.18
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds$0.48
  • 1 tablespoon of cilantro$0.35
  • 1 tablespoon of mild paprika$0.60
  • 1 bell pepper$0.96
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce$0.07

Total$4.53

that's $1.51 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 250 g of tofu
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of mild paprika
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 100 ml of water
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

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