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Black Pepper Tofu

Crispy tofu cubes simmered in a luscious and spicy black pepper sauce. Easy to make, vegan, and kid-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Block Extra firm organic Tofu
  • 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • ¼ Tsp Salt
  • ¼ Tsp Crushed Pepper
For the black pepper sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
  • ½ Tsp Chopped Chili Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Seasame Oil
  • 1 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Green Onion/Scalion
  • ¼ Cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp Oil of your choice

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu with tofu press or paper towel.
  2. Cut tofu into cubes or shape of your choice.
  3. Sprinkle corn flour /corn starch on the tofu .Make sure they have a really thin layer of it. Remove the excess flour by shaking it off .
  4. Deep fry ,air or bake the tofu till they are crispy from outside and soft from inside.
  5. Mix soy sauce ,sesame oil,dark brown sugar,and crushed black pepper together.
  6. Take wok,add oil and heat it .
  7. When its hot add chopped garlic ,giner and green chilies.
  8. Saute them for 30 second and add sauce mix ,green onion and half of the cilantro .
  9. Cook it for 1 minute to make a glossy sauce mix.
  10. Coat crispy tofu with the sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  11. Serve over any grain or just like that .
  12. Enjoy.
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