Tofu Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients (yields : 4 servings)
  • 1 cup grated firm tofu

  • 1 cup grated carrot

  • 1 cup minced mushroom

  • 1 cup minced leek

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tsp Piment doux de la Vera

  • 600 g potatoes

  • 1000 ml water

  • 1 tbsp salt + more (if needed)

  • 30 g diced butter

  • 120 ml milk

  • ¼ tsp ground white pepper

  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

  • 100 g grated Emmental

Realisation
  1. Mix the tofu, carrot, mushroom, leek, olive oil, soy sauce, and Piment doux de la Vera together until well combined, this will be the minced mixture;

  2. Peel and quarter the potatoes;

  3. Bring 1000 ml of water to a boil;

  4. Add the salt and potatoes and cook for 20 minites or until the potatoes are tender;

  5. Drain the potatoes, mash them with the butter and milk;

  6. Season with white pepper and nutmeg;

  7. Taste and add more salt if needed;

  8. In a baking dish, spread the minced mixture on the bottom, cover with mashed potatoes, and then sprinkle with grated cheese;

  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden;

  10. Serve and enjoy!