Garlic Pepper Tofu Recipe

Name: Garlic Pepper Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the marinade; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped; 2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon raw sugar; 4 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; For the bean curd; 250 g firm tofu, cut into 16 triangles in total; 6 tablespoons peanut oil; 5 fluid ounces strong vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon arrowroot; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; For garnish; 1/2 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced; 4 spring onions, shredded

Servings: persons

For the marinade
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon raw sugar
4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the bean curd
250 g firm tofu, cut into 16 triangles in total
6 tablespoons peanut oil
5 fluid ounces strong vegetable stock
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon arrowroot
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sesame oil
For garnish
1/2 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
4 spring onions, shredded

1
To make the marinade, grind all the ingredients together in a pestle and mortar to form a paste.
2
Place the tofu triangles in a flat dish and cover with the marinade.
3
Leave for at least 30 minutes.
4
Heat the oil and fry the marinated tofu until golden brown on both sides.
5
Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
6
Tip out any excess oil remaining in the pan, then place the vegetable stock, soy, tomato puree and vinegar into the pan together with the arrowroot which should be made into a paste with a little water. Bring to the boil, stirring to thicken, and return the tofu to the pan to heat through.
7
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the black pepper and sesame oil.
8
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cucumber and spring onions.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the marinade, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped, 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Garlic 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.

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Garlic Pepper Tofu

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