My Salt and Pepper Crispy Tofu has a wonderfully addicting flavor with amazingly crunchy texture! Many of you might have already tried this popular Chinese Tofu dish in Chinese restaurants or have ordred this as Chinese takeouts. Actually, Salt and Pepper Tofu is so easy to make at home with very simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen. With the simple ingredients in hand, you can also be as creative as you like!
I love the special Sichuan touch of Salt and Pepper Mix that you can also find it in Sea Salt & Sichuan Pepper Chicken Broccoli Noodles. The crispy bites of Tofu are perfect for snacking as well. For this recipe, you can add in veggies of your choice to make the dish as healthy and colorful as you please.
If you love Tofu and want to know more, there are so many ways of cooking Tofu. You can check out my Sweet, Spicy, and Crispy Korean Tofu, and The Devil’s Mapo Tofu. Oh, you can also combine Tofu with noodles together. You will be surprised how sensational this Mapo Tofu Ramen is.
SALT AND PEPPER MIX
For the Salt and Pepper mix, I use both Sichuan Peppercorns and Black Peppercorns for the best possible aroma and taste. For the Salt, you should always use Sea Salt and not regular salt. If you can, I recommend to make the Salt and Pepper mix from scratch instead of buying it from the store. It is really quick and easy to make at home. You will be so glad if you have tried it yourself.
HOW TO MAKE THIS SALT & PEPPER CRISPY TOFU
I hope you will enjoy making this Salt and Pepper Crispy Tofu recipe! You can easily make this at home on a week day after work or in the weekend for a party. It can be served as snacks or dinner. I am sure your guests will love it!
MORE DELICIOUS TOFU RECIPES
Easy and Healthy Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
Easy Fried Tofu with Green Onions (่ฑ็ง่ฑ่ )
Leftover Chicken and Tofu Fried Rice
Salt and Pepper Crispy Tofu
Ingredients
- 400 g Firm Tofu, cut in cubes/small pieces
- 1/4 cup Cornstarth + extra
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 4 large Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 2 Red Thai Chilies, chopped
- Vegetable Oil for cooking
Salt & Pepper Mix
- 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- In a frying pan, toast Sichuan Peppercorns and Black Peppercorns on medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Then use a Mortar and Pestle to grind the Peppercorns. Transfer to another bowl.
- Add in the Sea Salt (donโt use regular salt!). Mix well. Salt and Pepper Mix is ready. Set aside.
- Use a Kitchen Towel to press and dry the Tofu. Cut the Tofu in small pieces. Put them on a Kitchen Towel to get rid of extra liquid.
- In a plastic bag, add in Cornstarch, Baking Powder, and Tofu. Shake the bag for a few seconds until the Tofu are evenly coated. On a plate, add some extra Cornstarch and spread it out. Add the coated Tofu on the plate for a second coat.
- In a frying pan, add the Vegetable Oil, on medium-high heat. Add in the Tofu pieces one at a time making sure to keep them separated so that they donโt stick together. Fry the Tofu on both sides for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Fry the Tofu in batches, do not overcrowd the pan.
- Leave about 1.5 tbsp of Vegetable Oil in the pan. On medium-high heat, add in Garlic, and stir for about 15 seconds until fragrant. Then add in the Onions. Stir for about 2 minutes until the Onions are a bit softened.
- Add in the Thai Red Chilies and Green Onions. Keep stirring. Then add in about 1 tsp of Salt and Pepper Mix. Stir well.
- Add in all the fried Tofu pieces. Combine well. Add in more Salt and Pepper Mix. Give it a taste to adjust to your preference.
- Transfer to serving plate. Garnish with extra Green Onions and Salt and Pepper Mix. Ready to serve!
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Thank you!!! Splendid vegan dish. Keep ’em coming, please! Take care from Ottawa!
Hello Lisa, thank you and glad to hear that you like this. Hope to see you more often. ๐