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Black Pepper Tofu
by:
MyNutriCounter
December 3, 2017
Black Pepper Tofu recipe shared by Nikki.
Tofu is a healthy and versatile food that is made from soybeans. It is rich in protein, calcium, iron, and other nutrients that can benefit your health in many ways.
Black Pepper Tofu
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 30 mins | 1 hour |
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 500g/17.5oz firm tofu, cut into cubes
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 15ml/0.5fl oz vegetable oil for sauteeing
- 2 tsp. cornstarch for the sauce/plus 1 tsp. for dusting
- 50g/1.75oz red pepper, thinly sliced
- 20g/0.75oz ginger, julienne
- 125ml/4.25fl oz water
- 30ml/1fl oz sweet soy sauce
- 30ml/1fl oz light soy sauce
- 2 tsp. palm sugar
- 1 tsp. black peppercorns, slightly crushed
- 7g/0.25oz spring onions for garnish
Directions:
- Lightly dust tofu with cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- Pan fry in vegetable oil, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
- Sauté ginger, red pepper, and black peppercorns until aromatic.
- Stir together water, cornstarch, sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl until free from lumps.
- Pour mixture into the pan and simmer until thick.
- Toss the fried tofu cubes into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Top with chopped spring onions.
Notes:Tofu may also be baked instead of fried. Expel as much moisture out of tofu blocks by pressing then bake for 30 minutes at 175C/350F, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
Recipe Rating: 4 / 5
It’s so easy it is to prepare tofu in different ways. You can bake, fry, grill, scramble, or blend tofu to make various dishes, such as salads, soups, stir-fries, burgers, desserts, and more. You can also marinate tofu with different sauces and spices to give it more flavor. Tofu is a great substitute for meat, cheese, eggs, and dairy products in many recipes.