# Black Pepper Tofu

Crispy tofu tossed with buttery shallots and a bold black pepper sauce.

- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Coat tofu in cornstarch and shake off excess.
2. Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large pan and fry tofu, turning until golden.
3. Drain tofu on paper towels.
4. Discard the oil and melt the butter in the pan.
5. Add shallots, garlic, and ginger, cooking over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, stirring, until soft.
6. Stir in soy sauces, sugar, and pepper to taste.
7. Toss in the tofu for 1 minute to warm through.
8. Stir in the scallions.

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeKRYZFJGqm/?stkn=cTB5cTh4azdqY3d2
- Creator: Wayne & Nancy
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c736e01d-61fd-488c-85da-9f5323830f4f
- Extracted: 2026-10-06

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