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30 Minute Black Pepper Tofu

30 Minute Black Pepper Tofu30 Minute Black Pepper Tofu30 Minute Black Pepper Tofu30 Minute Black Pepper Tofu

30 minute black pepper tofu has all of the fiery, umami-qualities you love about classic takeout. Serve over rice for an easy, flavorful weeknight meal.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT20M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

5 stars (66 reviews)

Keywords

30 minute meals, easy tofu recipe, spicy tofu

Ingredients

Categories

Cuisine

Steps

  1. Press excess moisture out of the tofu using either paper towels or a kitchen towel. Slice into 1 inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Toss with cornstarch until tofu is well coated.
  2. Combine soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and ginger in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add tofu; cook for 7 to 8 minutes, turning to brown all sides, until golden-brown and crisp. Transfer tofu to a plate and reduce heat to medium.
  4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to pan, along with garlic, shallots, and chile (if using); cook 2 minutes, stirring often, until aromatic.Add tofu back to pan, along with black pepper sauce and green onions; cook 1 to 2 minutes, tossing often, until the sauce fully coats tofu.Serve over rice and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of Chili Crisp (optional).

Nutitrion

  1. Serving Size: 0.66 cup
  2. Calories: 240 kcal
  3. Carbohydrates: 11 g
  4. Protein: 13 g
  5. Fat: 18 g
  6. Saturated Fat: 2 g
  7. Sodium: 650 mg
  8. Sugar: 4 g

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