Himmel und Erde with Tofu

Ingredients （yields : 2 servings)

• 200 g firm tofu

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 30 g powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp Chinese yellow wine

• 1 tsp ground cardamon

• 500 g potatoes

• A pinch of nutmeg

• 500 g apples

• 1 tbsp white sugar

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 onion

• 60 g butter

• water

• salt and pepper

Realisation

1. Slice the tofu into 1 cm thick pieces;

2. Mix the soy sauce, powdered sugar, Chinese yellow wine and ground cardamon in a bowl to make the marinade;

3. Marinate the tofu overnight;

4. Peel the potatoes and cut them into even chunks;

5. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes;

6. Drain the water, then mash the potatoes with 30 g of butter, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg;

7. Set aside and keep warm;

8. Peel, core, and cut the apples into small pieces;

9. In a pan, melt 15 g of butter over medium heat, then add the apples, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, the ground cinnamon;

10. Cook the apples until they soften and break down into a chunky sauce consistency, about 15 minutes;

11. Set aside and keep warm;

12. Peel and slice the onion;

13. In a pan, melt 15 g of butter over medium heat, then add the onions and sauté until caramelized, about 10 minutes;

14. Move the onions to the side of the pan, then add the marinated tofu and sear each side until browned;

15. Add the marinade to the pan and cook until the sauce reduces;

16. Plate the mashed potatoes and apple sauce side by side;

17. Add the caramelized onions and seared tofu on top;

18. Serve and enjoy!