Crispy Salt & Pepper Tofu Recipe

Name: Crispy Salt & Pepper Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium leek, white part only, washed and sliced; 1 small red or yellow pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 Thai chili pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 tablespoon Soy Vay Hoisin Marinade or teriyaki sauce; 1 block (14 oz when drained) extra firm tofu; 4 tablespoons corn starch; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; Canola oil for frying

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium leek, white part only, washed and sliced
1 small red or yellow pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 Thai chili pepper, seeded and sliced
1 tablespoon Soy Vay Hoisin Marinade or teriyaki sauce
1 block (14 oz when drained) extra firm tofu
4 tablespoons corn starch
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Canola oil for frying

1
Heat oil in a wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add chopped leeks and red pepper. Saute on high heat for about 2 minutes. Add ginger and garlic. Cook another 1-2 minutes. Add scallions and chili pepper. Cook another 1-2 minutes. Add Soy Vay Hoisin marinade and cook 30 seconds. Set this mixture aside and keep warm.
2
Wrap the drained tofu in paper towels or kitchen towel for 30 minutes. Cut tofu into one inch cubes. Place the corn starch, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes and gently toss until tofu pieces are very well coated.
3
In a large skillet, pour oil so that it comes up 1/2 inch. Heat the oil making sure it is hot. Add tofu cubes a few at a time so as not to crowd. Fry the tofu pieces, flipping them around, so that all sides are golden brown. Drain onto paper towels.
4
Put a layer of the vegetable mixture at the bottom of a dish. Lay the fried tofu cubes on top of mixture or top tofu with mixture. Garnish with more green onion.
5
Note: Serve with store-bought sweet red chili sauce on the side for dipping!

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon canola oil, 1 medium leek, white part only, washed and sliced, 1 small red or yellow pepper, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Crispy Salt & Pepper Tofu falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Salt & Pepper Tofu

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