Creole Courtboullion

Stews - Soy - -

• 900 grams / 2 pounds tofu, sliced 7 millimeters / 1/4 inch thick
• 1/8 cup oil for frying
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 medium capsicum, minced
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon file
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced