Salt and Pepper Tofu

19g protein · 15 min · 319 kcal

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Sichuan pepper and salt tofu. Excellent vegan recipe. Two versions introduced.

15 min2 servings319 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 block regular firm tofu ( , not super soft or firm)
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil
  • 1 scallion ( , finely chopped )
  • 2 garlic cloves ( , minced )
  • 3 fresh chilis ( , cut into small circles )
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/2 tbsp. salt (, or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorn

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut tofu into small cubes and then coat with a thin layer of starch.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in wok and slowly fry the tofu blocks until crispy and slightly browned.

  3. 3

    Remove extra oil, only leave around 1 tablespoon of oil in pan, fry garlic, scallion and chili pepper until aromatic, turn off the fire. Return tofu and sprinkle salt and pepper. Toss well.

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