Salt and Pepper Tofu recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Salt and Pepper Tofu is a Chinese-style dish made by coating tofu in starch, frying it until crisp, then lightly seasoning it with garlic, chili peppers, salt,…
Salt and Pepper Tofu is a Chinese-style dish made by coating tofu in starch, frying it until crisp, then lightly seasoning it with garlic, chili peppers, salt, and pepper. Its savory, crisp exterior and soft center make it a great side for rice or a simple dinner side dish.
Chinese · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 499g serving): 2767 kcal · protein 16.2g · carbohydrate 22g · fat 284.4g · sodium 869.4mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Pat the tofu dry to keep the oil from splattering and help the starch coating stick evenly.
Tips: Toss the fried tofu with the seasonings just before serving to keep it crisp longer.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 180 g
- Cornstarch — 2 Tbsp
- Cooking oil — 300 ml
- Garlic — 2 pc
- Mild green chili pepper — 1 pc
- Salt — 0.5 tsp
- Ground black pepper — 0.3 tsp
- Green onion — 0.3 pc