Ingredients
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
1 (14- to 16-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1¾ teaspoons fine sea or table salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon chili powder, plus more as needed
½ teaspoon ground cumin, plus more as needed
3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 3 large ears)
2 jalapeños, halved, seeded if desired and thinly sliced
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
1 poblano chile, halved, seeded and thinly sliced (1 cup sliced poblanos)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lime, halved
1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro or basil
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Arrange tofu slices on a clean kitchen towel or on paper towels. Cover with another kitchen towel (or paper towels), and place a flat cutting board or baking pan on top. If your cutting board is lightweight, stack a few cans or a skillet on top to weigh it down. Let tofu drain for at least 15 minutes and up to 45 minutes.
Step 3
While tofu drains, in a medium bowl, stir together cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, chili powder and cumin.
Step 4
In another bowl, combine corn, about half of the jalapeño slices (save the rest for later), red onion, poblano, 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining 1¼ teaspoons salt, mixing well.
Step 5
Transfer drained tofu to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes, patting them dry with paper towels. Add to the bowl with the cornstarch. Toss well to coat the cubes, then drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil, tossing gently to coat.
Step 6
Arrange the tofu on a baking sheet, spacing it out. Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the tofu cubes and nudge them over to one side of the baking sheet. Spoon the corn mixture onto the empty half of the baking sheet. Drizzle tofu and corn with a little more oil. Continue to roast until the tofu is golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes longer, stirring the corn once while roasting.
Step 7
Meanwhile, squeeze the juice of the lime into a small bowl, and add a pinch each of chili powder, cumin and salt. Stir in the remaining jalapeño slices and garlic.
Step 8
Just before serving, pour the lime-chile mixture over the corn, tossing well. Top everything with cilantro or basil, and serve.