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Chorizo Tofu Marinade

A thick chorizo-style marinade paste. Built around ancho chile, smoked paprika, and cumin, with tomato paste carrying colour and umami in place of pork fat.

Updated April 14, 2026
Chorizo Tofu Marinade

Prep time

5 min

Total time

5 min

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • tomato paste
  • ancho chile powder
  • smoked paprika
  • ground cumin
  • garlic powder
  • dried oregano (Mexican preferred)
  • onion powder
  • ground coriander
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground cinnamon
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste until smooth. Add all dry spices and mix into a thick paste.
  2. 2Toss with crumbled tofu and work the paste into each piece. Rest at least 15 minutes — overnight in the fridge for deeper flavour.