Description
Enjoy the crispy goodness of Salt and Pepper Tofu, a delicious vegan dish with a Chinese twist. This recipe features cubes of firm tofu coated in a flavorful blend of spices, pan-fried to perfection, and tossed with aromatic garlic, green onions, and chili. Serve this savory tofu over steamed rice or alongside your favorite stir-fried vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Tofu:
14 ounces firm tofu (pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
Batter:
1/2 cup cornstarch
Seasonings:
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Other:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 green onions (sliced), 1 small red chili (thinly sliced, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Pat dry tofu and coat with cornstarch, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pan-Fry Tofu: Cook tofu in oil until golden and crispy on all sides. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, stir-fry garlic, green onions, and chili.
- Combine: Return tofu to the skillet, toss with aromatics, and cook briefly.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over rice or with veggies.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
- For extra crispiness, consider air frying or deep-frying the tofu before tossing with aromatics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
