Black Pepper Tofu
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Coat tofu in cornstarch and shake off excess.
- 2Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large pan and fry tofu, turning until golden.
- 3Drain tofu on paper towels.
- 4Discard the oil and melt the butter in the pan.
- 5Add shallots, garlic, and ginger, cooking over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, stirring, until soft.
- 6Stir in soy sauces, sugar, and pepper to taste.
- 7Toss in the tofu for 1 minute to warm through.
- 8Stir in the scallions.
Ingredients
- 2 lb firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 inch vegetable oil
- cornstarch
- 11 tbsp butter (optional)
- 12 oz shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 mild red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 12 garlic clove, crushed
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp superfine sugar
- 5 tbsp black peppercorn, coarsely crushed
- 16 scallion, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
Equipment
pan
Tips
- Use plant-based butter to make it vegan.
- Add black pepper to taste; the recipe uses less than the 5 tbsp listed.
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