Salt and Pepper Tofu

Name: Salt and Pepper Tofu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb firm or extra firm tofu (drained and pat dry); 1 egg; 1 cup cornstarch (plus 2 tbsp); 1 red chili (I used fresno, de-seeded, chopped); 1 green chili (I used jalapeno, de-seeded, chopped); 3 scallions (chopped, whites and greens separated); 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp msg

6 steps

Prep:20minCook:10min

Salt and Pepper Tofu are super crispy and a staple Chinese restaurant dish! The tofu are seasoned and quickly fried until crispy and tossed with scallions, chilis, and garlic with a salt and pepper seasoning mix! This is a great recipe for those who are vegetarian or looking to incorporate more tofu at the dinner table - see below for the full detailed recipe!

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:05:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories246 kcal (12%)

Total Fat5.9 g (8%)

Carbs33 g (13%)

Sugars2.3 g (3%)

Protein14.7 g (29%)

Sodium557.1 mg (28%)

Fiber2.1 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbfirm tofu

or extra firm, drained and pat dry

1egg

1 cupcornstarch

plus 2 tbsp

1red chili

I used fresno, de-seeded, chopped

1green chili

I used jalapeno, de-seeded, chopped

3scallions

chopped, whites and greens separated

4cloves garlic

chopped

1 tspkosher salt

1 tspwhite pepper

½ tspsugar

¼ tspmsg

Instructions

Step 1

Remove the block of firm tofu from the package, drain well, and pat dry. Cut lengthwise in half then in the opposite direction to form 2" cubes.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with a tablespoon of kosher salt. Add tofu to the boiling water, cover and turn the heat to low. Blanch for 5 minutes then drain. Pat the tofu cubes completely dry.

Step 3

In a bowl, add the tofu cubes and season with salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp of cornstarch.

Step 4

Mix in a beaten egg to cover the tofu and mix. Dust the tofu cubes in a plate of cornstarch until fully coated.

Step 5

Fry the tofu cubes at 375F for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. If necessary, fry them in batches so the oil doesn't drop below 350F. Remove and drain well on a wire rack or paper towel.

Step 6

In a separate pan, add 1 tbsp of neutral oil over medium high heat and add garlic and scallion whites. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the red and green chilis and saute for another minute. Add back the tofu and seasoning mixture and toss until well coated throughout. Garnish with scallion greens and enjoy!

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