Homemade Chipotle Sofritas Recipe

Chipotle Sofritas Recipe - How to Make Sofritas

5 from 3 votes

This homemade sofritas recipe is better than the original Chipotle sofritas with tofu simmered in spicy chipotle sauce, huge on flavor and easy to make! Perfect for taco bowls, burritos and more.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chipotle, spicy, tacos, tofu, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 149kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE CHIPOTLE SAUCE

2 ancho peppers
2 guajillo peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil + more as needed
1 small onion chopped
1 jalapeno pepper chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
3 ounces chipotles in adobo sauce use 3-4 of the chipotles and some of the sauce, 1/2 a can
Hot sauce to taste

FOR THE HOMEMADE SOFRITAS

14 ounce package extra firm tofu

Instructions

FOR THE CHIPOTLE SOFRITAS SAUCE

Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho and guajillo peppers then dry toast them a couple minutes per side, until the skins darken and puff up a bit. This helps loosen the oils and build flavor.
Set the dried peppers into a large bowl and cover them with very hot water. Let them steep for 20 minutes to soften. Drain and add to a food processor.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan and add the onion and jalapeno. Cook them down for 5 minutes to soften.
Add the garlic and cook another minute, until the fragrance blooms.
Add the cooked vegetables to the food processor along with chipotles in adobo sauce, cumin, salt and pepper and hot sauce to taste. Process until smooth. Add in a bit of fresh water (1/2 to 1 cup) and process until you achieve the consistency you desire. Strain, if desired, for a smoother sauce. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

FOR THE SOFRITAS

Slice the tofu into 8 large pieces. Wrap them in paper towels or a large towel and set a heavy weight on them, such as a cast iron pan, to press out the moisture. (I usually do this while I am soaking the dried peppers.)
Heat the pan back to medium high heat and add more olive oil, if needed. Add the tofu and lightly fry the pieces 2-3 minutes per side to lightly brown them.
Break up the tofu with a wooden spoon, then pour in the chipotle sauce. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes to let the tofu soak up the saucy flavor.
Serve!

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Notes

Heat Factor: Medium. You'll get some decent heat and spice level from the chipotles in adobo sauce. If you'd like more heat, add extra of your favorite spicy hot sauce.

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