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Salt and Pepper Tofu
Sichuan pepper and salt tofu. Excellent vegan recipe. Two versions introduced.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 block regular firm tofu ( , not super soft or firm)
- 3 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil
- 1 scallion ( , finely chopped )
- 2 garlic cloves ( , minced )
- 3 fresh chilis ( , cut into small circles )
- 1/2 cup potato starch
- 1/2 tbsp. salt (, or to taste)
- 1 tbsp. Sichuan peppercorn
Instructions
- 1
Cut tofu into small cubes and then coat with a thin layer of starch.
- 2
Heat oil in wok and slowly fry the tofu blocks until crispy and slightly browned.
- 3
Remove extra oil, only leave around 1 tablespoon of oil in pan, fry garlic, scallion and chili pepper until aromatic, turn off the fire. Return tofu and sprinkle salt and pepper. Toss well.