Vegan black pepper tofu

Name: Vegan black pepper tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 400 g firm tofu, pressed*; 30 ml / 2 tbsp all purpose soy sauce or tamari (for GF version); cornflour / cornstarch; 3-4 tbsp high smoke oil (or l-2 tbsp if you bake your tofu); 60 ml / 4 tbsp all purpose soy sauce* or tamari (for GF version); 5 tsp rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp / 30 ml maple syrup or dark brown sugar; 3 level tsp cornflour / cornstarch; 4 large garlic cloves, pressed or chopped very finely; 5 tsp grated ginger; 1 hot chilli pepper, sliced thinly or chilli flakes, to taste; 4 small spring onions, sliced thinly; 2-3 tsp freshly ground black pepper, adjust to taste; sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Vegan black pepper tofu is a delicious dish adapted from classic Chinese recipe. It's quick to make, full of flavour and texture, filling and gluten-free.

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:16:45 GMT