
By thefoodietakesflight.com
Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:25min
Try this Chinese restaurant-style Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu!
These are coated pieces of tofu cubes cooked to a crisp before being sautéed with an aromatic blend of salt, white pepper, Chinese five spices, garlic, onions, and some chilies for extra spice! This is perfect if you're craving take-out too and is great for sharing.
Updated at: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 23:02:04 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories415.1 kcal (21%)
Total Fat22.6 g (32%)
Carbs35 g (13%)
Sugars5.2 g (6%)
Protein19 g (38%)
Sodium382.4 mg (19%)
Fiber4.6 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

17.5 ozextra firm tofu

Neutral oil
such as avocado, vegetable, canola, safflower, etc

½ tspsea salt

¼ tspwhite pepper
or finely ground black pepper

¼ tspChinese five spice powder

½ cupcornstarch
plus 1-2 tbsp more if needed

½ tspground white pepper

2 Tbspneutral oil

1red onion
medium, or white, diced

2 Tbspgarlic
minced

3green chiles
long, I used siling haba

3bird’s eye chilies
or other red chiles, optional for spice

1green bell pepper
small, or red

3scallions
sliced

¼ tspsea salt
if needed
Instructions
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