Paprika tofu stew
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…
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
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
- Cut the tofu into cubes and sauté it in a little oil until it is golden brown. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and cilantro.
- Add the paprika, bell pepper, and a little water. Cook for a few minutes, covered, then let cool.
- 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.
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