Salt and Pepper Tofu

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 4-6 serving(s) 🏷 Asian

This recipe offers a delicious alternative to soy-heavy marinades for baked or pan-fried tofu. Extra firm tofu is pressed to remove moisture, then coated in a vibrant mix of minced jalapeño, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, sugar, and five-spice powder. The cubes are cooked until golden and crispy, then finished with fresh green onions. It's a savoury, low-sodium dish perfect for serving four to six people.

Salt and Pepper Tofu

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Method

  1. Slice the tofu lengthwise into three even pieces. Lay them on an absorbent towel and cover with another towel. Press down with a heavy pot to extract water, ideally for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Slice the pressed tofu into 1" cubes.
  3. Mix the minced jalapeño, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, sugar, and five-spice powder in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes and toss to coat thoroughly.
  4. Warm the oil in a large skillet. Add the coated tofu and cook for 8 minutes, turning the cubes every 1-2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and cook for 2 more minutes until the tofu is golden brown.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium597900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryAsian
Authorredjonesy