This is a great dish if you want to add some healthy heat to your cold, winter days.

Tofu Kebabs

Harissa Flavoured

Items:

• 100 g firm tofu cut into cubes
• 1 banana chilli deseeded cut into squares
• 1/2 red onion peeled quartered

For the couscous

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup water boiled
• 1 tsp salt

For the marinade

• 4 tbs vegetable oil
• 2 tsp harissa

• Method

  • STEP 1To prepare the marinade: Whisk together the spice mixture and oil. Place the tofu cubes in an airtight container with a lid. Pour over the marinade and shake well. Put it in the fridge and refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight.
  • STEP 2Thread the tofu cubes, red onion and banana chilli onto the skewers alternating in a sequence. Repeat until all four skewers are full.
  • STEP 3Add remaining marinade from the tofu container to a large frying pan and heat. Fry the kebabs until they are brown all around. You will need to turn them over frequently and press them against the surface to ensure even cooking.
  • STEP 4Prepare the couscous by placing it in a bowl with sea salt. Pour over the boiled water and fluff it up with a fork. The couscous is ready when all the water is absorbed.
  • STEP 5When the kebabs are all cooked and ready to go, serve them on a bed of couscous.

  Notes

  Harissa is Tunisian hot chilli sauce. I recommend you buy the dry spice mixture to make the marinade. To get the kebabs off the skewers: Hold the skewer from the blunt end and steady the other end on a plate. Slide off the contents with a fork. Discard the skewers.