Black Pepper Tofu
Crispy and flavorful with a slight kick to it; this tofu dish is a meatless entree that will have you wanting more!
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package extra firm tofu
- 1 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch to coat/dust the tofu
- 1 ½ tablespoons oil + 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 bunch spring onions
- 2 chilies use any variety - I used green chilies. If spicier version, use less and remove seeds
- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup (59 ml) water or veggie stock
- 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch to thicken the sauces
- 2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and remove excess water.1 package extra firm tofu
- Cut the tofu into cubes and coat the tofu cubes with cornstarch. Shake excess cornstarch and set the tofu aside.1 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch to coat/dust the tofu
- To a pan, add 1 ½ tbsp oil and when it becomes hot, place the tofu cubes coated in cornstarch and cook them until they become golden and crispy. Flip the tofu and cook it until they are crispy from all sides. Set aside1 ½ tablespoons oil + 1 tablespoon oil
- To the same pan, add the remaining oil, garlic, ginger, white part of the spring onions, chilies and sauté until they become soft and caramelized, about 2 to 3 minutes.1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 bunch spring onions, 2 chilies
- Now add the soy sauces, maple syrup, veggie stock, corn starch and sauté until the mixture starts to slightly thicken.2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, ¼ cup water or veggie stock, 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch to thicken the sauces
- Now add the tofu cubes, crushed black pepper and give everything a mix.2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
- Check seasoning and adjust as necessary.
- Now add the green part of the spring onions, mix and serve hot with rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 381 kcal | Carbohydrates: 47 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.1 g | Sodium: 1224 mg | Potassium: 443 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 29 g
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