Tofu Shawarma Wrap

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. block of super firm tofu, drained and pressed
• 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• Juice of 1 lemon, about 2 TBSP
• Olive oil
• French fries, frozen or homemade
• Wraps: tortilla, tofu, French fries, pickles, and garlic sauce (mix mayo and garlic to your liking)

Directions:

1. Drain tofu and slice in half so that your have 2: 3 x 4 x 1 blocks, then wrap in a towel and place a heavy object on top to press the remaining water out.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cumin, curry powder, salt, and pepper and set aside.
3. Juice the lemon into a small bowl.
4. Put olive oil in a small bowl (start with 1 TBSP and add more as necessary).
5. Once the tofu is finished being pressed, slice the tofu into 1/2 inch slices – you’ll get 12-16 slices.
6. In a 9×13 baking dish, place the tofu slices. Then using a pastry brush, brush the slices with olive oil and lemon juice, and then sprinkle about 1/2 the spice mixture. Turn the slices over and repeat brushing with olive oil and lemon juice and then sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture. Let tofu marinate for about 1 hour.
7. After 1 hour, heat olive oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Add the tofu and leave undisturbed for 5 minutes, and then flip the tofu and leave undisturbed for 5 minutes.
8. In your wrap, add tofu, French fries, pickles, and garlic sauce.
9. French Fries: use frozen (and cook according to package) or make your own—1 russet potato, sliced into 1/4 inch strips, then soak in cold water bath for about 1 hour; then place fries on a towel and dry completely; once dried add fries to a bowl and add olive oil, salt and pepper, and paprika to your liking; cook in air fryer on 380F for 20-25 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes until reach desired doneness.

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