Black Pepper Tofu Recipe

Name: Black Pepper Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams firm tofu, cut into cubes; 1 piece Vegetable oil for frying; 15 milliliters vegetable oil for sauteeing; 2 teaspoons cornstarch for the sauce/plus 1 tsp. for dusting; 50 grams red pepper, thinly sliced; 20 grams ginger, julienne; 125 milliliters water; 30 milliliters sweet soy sauce; 30 milliliters light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons palm sugar; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, slightly crushed; 7 grams spring onions for garnish

Servings: persons

500 grams firm tofu, cut into cubes
1 piece Vegetable oil for frying
15 milliliters vegetable oil for sauteeing
2 teaspoons cornstarch for the sauce/plus 1 tsp. for dusting
50 grams red pepper, thinly sliced
20 grams ginger, julienne
125 milliliters water
30 milliliters sweet soy sauce
30 milliliters light soy sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, slightly crushed
7 grams spring onions for garnish

1
Lightly dust tofu with cornstarch, shaking off excess.
2
Pan fry in vegetable oil, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3
Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
4
Saute ginger, red pepper, and black peppercorns until aromatic.
5
Stir together water, cornstarch, sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl until free from lumps.
6
Pour mixture into the pan and simmer until thick.
7
Toss the fried tofu cubes into the sauce until evenly coated.
8
Top with chopped spring onions.
9
Tip: Tofu may also be baked instead of fried. Expel as much moisture out of tofu blocks by pressing then bake for 30 minutes at 350F, flipping halfway through the cooking time.

290

kcal

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams firm tofu, cut into cubes, 1 piece Vegetable oil for frying, 15 milliliters vegetable oil for sauteeing, 2 teaspoons cornstarch for the sauce/plus 1 tsp. for dusting, and more.

Yes, Black Pepper Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Pepper Tofu

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