Authentic Vanuatuan Pan-Fried Tofu Salad

Assemble the ingredients: tofu, tomato, black pepper, olive oil, bell pepper, bay leaf, cinnamon.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the tofu and cook until pan-fried.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Vanuatuan flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Vanuatuan accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.