Salt and Pepper Tofu

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4.7

120 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    186 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Salt and Pepper Tofu

The perfect Salt and Pepper Tofu, filled with depth of flavor and crispy texture, can now be made easily at home. Get ready to enjoy the best takeout flavor but healthier and cheaper.

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Ingredients

Servings

Crispy Tofu

  • 16 oz firm tofu 450g
  • 2 tablespoon cornflour
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon mushroom powder
  • vegetable oil to fry

Salt and Pepper Seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon five spice powder

For the stir-fry

  • ½ onion
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 fresh red chili
  • 1 spring onion
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Instructions

Crispy Tofu

  1. Wrap the tofu in kitchen paper to remove any excess water. Leave for a couple of minutes, change the paper to a dry one, and repeat. You can do this two or three times depending on the excess moisture.
  2. Cut the tofu into medium-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the cornflour, black pepper, white pepper, and mushroom powder and add to the tofu. Combine until all the tofu is evenly coated. If you prefer, you can add the seasoning ingredients on a plate and coat the tofu pieces one by one.
  4. Using a frying pan or a wok, heat some vegetable oil to medium-high heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the tofu pieces in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan or wok. You will When the tofu is evenly cooked in all sides and golden brown, remove it from the pan and place it on kitchen paper to remove the excess oil.

Salt and Pepper Seasoning

  1. Mix the salt, black and white pepper and five-spice powder. Combine well and reserve. If you are using whole spices or sea salt, you will need to grind them using a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder.

Stir-fry

  1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, green pepper, and red chili.
  2. Using the same frying pan or wok, remove the oil used for the tofu and just leave enough to stir-fry the ingredients.
  3. Add the onion and stir-fry for a couple of minutes, then add the garlic, green pepper and red chili. Sauté for 6-7 minutes.
  4. Finely chopped the spring onions and add to the wok or pan with the rest of the ingredients.
  5. Add the tofu and half of the seasoning mixture, stir for 1 minute, and turn off the heat.
  6. Serve and add the rest of the seasoning.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 728mg (30%) Potassium 528mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 728mg 30%
Potassium 528mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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