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Salt And Pepper Tofu4

Crispy Salt And Pepper Tofu

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3
Calories 12 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
  • Bowls for wet and dry batter

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g firm or extra firm tofu
  • Wet Batter 2 beaten eggs or 1 cup water and 1 cup flour mixture
  • Dry Batter 50g cornstarch and 2 tsp salt and pepper seasoning
  • Oil adjust the amount according to the amount of tofu
  • 10 g shredded green and red chili pepper
  • 10 g diced onion
  • 10 g or more of salt and pepper seasoning
  • 5 g white sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Prepare The Tofu

  • Drain excess water by wrapping the tofu with paper or kitchen towels and pressing it with a container filled with water.
  • Once the water is drained completely, slice the tofu into roughly ½ inch (1 cm) thick rectangular slices.

Put Together The Coating

  • Prepare the dry mixture by mixing 50g cornstarch and 2 tsp salt and pepper seasoning.
  • Prepare the wet mixture with 2 beaten or whisked eggs. (Alternatively, mix 1 cup flour and 1 cup water for an eggless wet batter.)
  • Dip the tofu in the wet batter first. Make sure all sides are well coated.
  • Then, coat into the cornstarch mix.

Fry The Tofu

  • Put enough oil for frying in a non-stick pan.
  • When the oil is hot, fry both sides of the tofu on medium-low heat until crispy and golden brown.
  • Set aside the tofu and allow the excess oil to drain using a strainer or paper towel.
  • Then, add 10g shredded green and red chili pepper and 10g diced onions in a pan.
  • Stir fry until it becomes fragrant.
  • Next, add the fried tofu and drizzle with salt and pepper seasoning.
  • Stir well until the seasoning is evenly coated on all sides of the tofu.
  • As a finishing touch, top with some white sesame seeds.
  • Serve and enjoy while hot and fresh!

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
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