Dinner

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Crispy fried tofu cubes tossed with peppers, chilli and a salt and pepper seasoning.

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
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Salt and Pepper Tofu
Photo: tommao wang on Unsplash

This vegetarian version of the takeaway favourite is just as moreish. Pressing the tofu helps it crisp up.

Serve with rice or noodles.

Salt and Pepper Tofu

30 min total · approx. 290 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 4

Method

  1. Toss the tofu in the cornflour.
  2. Fry in 3 tbsp oil for 8–10 minutes, turning, until golden. Remove.
  3. Stir-fry the pepper, onion, chilli and garlic in the rest of the oil for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the tofu, salt and five-spice and toss well.
Cook's notePress the tofu between kitchen paper under a weight for 20 minutes.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.