Description
This black pepper tofu is a delicious blend of crispy tofu and vibrant sauces that create a mouthwatering dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy the irresistible flavors of black pepper, soy sauce, and garlic in every bite!
Ingredients
- Firm tofu (14 ounces)
- Cornstarch (3 tablespoons)
- Vegetable oil or sesame oil (3 tablespoons)
- Onion (1 large, halved and thinly sliced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Vegetarian oyster sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Rice vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Black pepper (1 tablespoon, freshly cracked)
- Sugar (1 teaspoon)
- Green onions (2, chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 15 minutes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss tofu with cornstarch until well coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté tofu until golden brown.
- Add onions and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Whisk together soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, and sugar in a bowl.
- Combine sauce with onions, then return tofu to skillet and toss to coat.
- Cook until heated through and sauce slightly thickens, then garnish with green onions.
Notes
Ensure tofu is well-pressed to achieve crispiness.
Experiment with adding vegetables for more nutrition and flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg