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Easy Salt And Pepper Tofu (Vegan)
This easy salt and pepper tofu, inspired by the Sichuan dish, is crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and perfectly flavoured. It’s delicious served over rice for a comforting ‘fakeout’ dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , Vegan
Ingredients
- 10 oz firm tofu
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 tbsp sesame oil to serve
- 1 large red chilli de-seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Wrap it in a kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Mix together cornstarch, salt and crushed Sichuan peppercorns. Feel free to also add other spices of your choice, such as paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Cut the tofu either into rectangular slabs or cubes, depending on personal preference. Transfer the cornstarch mixture to a plate or flat surface, and coat the tofu evenly on all sides.
- Heat the vegan butter in a large frying pan or skillet. Add the tofu in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry over a medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more, until evenly crispy and golden brown.
- To serve, heat the sesame oil in a frying pan or skillet and add the chilli. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then drizzle over the tofu.
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Notes
- Do not press the tofu for too long or use extra firm tofu, because this will lead the tofu being too dry inside.
Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
108IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.