Salt and Pepper Tofu
Salt and pepper tofu is a popular Chinese dish that is crispy on the out side and fluffy in the inside and can be ready in 30 minutes. This recipe is my favorite way to enjoy tofu that’s is pack full of flavor.
Why do you simmer tofu in water
There is 2 reason why i simmer tofu in water, first reason is it allow salt to penetrate the inside of the tofu allowing it to absorb the seasoning and make less bland on the inside.
The second reason is that the salt water firm up tofu a little more allowing it to stay fluffy when frying.
salt and pepper tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 whole Bell Pepper
- 1/2 bunch Green onion
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 whole egg
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- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Corn starch
Instructions
- Make sure tofu is cool down before adding egg
HOW TO MAKE SALT NAD PEPPER TOFU
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Dice 1 block of firm tofu to bite size pieces, then bring up a pot with water and 1 tsp of salt to a boil and simmer tofu for 4 minutes, then drain water and allow tofu to cool down.
2. While tofu is cooling down dice up garlic, bell pepper, and green onion and set aside.
3. Place cold tofu in a bowl and mix with one egg, then fully coat in the flour mixture.
4. Deep fry tofu in 350f for 5-6 minutes or until it looks golden brown.
5. To a hot pan add 1-2 tbsp oil add garlic, bell pepper, and green onion, and cook for 2 minutes, Then add tofu season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and give it a good toss, serve and enjoy.
