Tex-Mex Tofu Burritos

The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

1. Cider + vinegartop 6% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together3,431 recipes

   Shared aroma: 4-ethyl-2-methoxyphenol (smoky, clove).

2. Tofu + oniontop 9% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together729 recipes

   Shared aroma: 2,4-decadienal (seaweed).

3. Cinnamon + corntop 9% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together647 recipes

   Shared aroma: ethyl cinnamate (sweet, balsamic).

4. Cinnamon + peppertop 9% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together4,890 recipes

   Shared aroma: methyl cinnamate (strawberry).

5. Pepper + corntop 11% of all pairs
   Smell alikemoderate
   Cooked together5,324 recipes

   Shared aroma: 2-nonenal (fatty, green).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Extra-firm tofu

Provides the bulk of the filling and soaks up the cumin, chili and vinegar seasoning.

Red bell pepper

Adds sweetness and a crisp-tender texture to the filling.

Zucchini

Adds moisture and soft body to the filling as it cooks.

Corn, black bean and roasted red pepper salsa

Adds acidity, moisture and most of the seasoning to the filling.

Fat-free tortillas

Form the wrapper that holds the filling together when rolled.

Monterey jack cheese

Melts into the filling and adds creaminess and savory flavor.

Swap the cinnamon

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (tofu, cider, vinegar, onion, pepper, corn, cream):

1. Garlicfits better
2. Turmericfits better
3. Celeryfits better
4. Cinnamonthe original

Fit is the average pairing score against tofu, cider, vinegar, onion, pepper, corn, cream. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.