Chinese Black Pepper Tofu Stir Fry

Name: Chinese Black Pepper Tofu Stir Fry
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 32 oz. organic extra-firm tofu; 4 tbsp. cornstarch; 1 1/2 tbsp. sesame seed oil, divided; 2/3 cup coconut aminos; 1 tbsp. brown swerve or brown sugar substitute of choice.; 1 tbsp. freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger; 3-4 tsp minced garlic; 2 shallots, diced; 1 tsp chili paste/sauce (or less depending on your spice level); 3-4 diced green onions; rice, veggies, and fresh basil for serving

3 steps

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Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:12:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories1611.2 kcal (81%)

Total Fat69.3 g (99%)

Carbs163.6 g (63%)

Sugars49.7 g (55%)

Protein98.2 g (196%)

Sodium5887.6 mg (294%)

Fiber19.6 g (70%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

32 ozextra-firm tofu

organic

4 Tbspcornstarch

1 ½ Tbspsesame seed oil

divided

⅔ cupcoconut aminos

1 Tbspbrown swerve

or brown sugar substitute of choice

1 Tbspblack pepper

freshly cracked

1 tspgrated ginger

freshly

3 tspminced garlic

2shallots

diced

1 tspchili paste

or less depending on your spice level

Instructions

Step 1

Press excess moisture out of the tofu w/ paper towels. Slice into cubes and place in a large bowl. Toss with cornstarch until well coated. Whisk together the coconut aminos, brown swerve, pepper, and ginger in a small in a measuring cup. Set aside. 

Step 2

Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until golden-brown and crisp on all sides. Transfer to a plate. 

Step 3

Add remaining 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil to pan, along with garlic, shallots, green onions, & chili paste; cook until fragrant. Add tofu back to pan, along with your sauce. Cook until the sauce fully coats tofu and has thickened. Serve over rice with veggies of choice.