Salt and Pepper Crispy Tofu
Salt and Pepper Crispy Tofu has a wonderfully addicting flavor and an amazingly crunchy texture! The recipe is simple and quick to make!
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 (don’t 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 don’t 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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