Salt and Pepper Tofu
This crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu is packed with flavor and has a delicious crunch! Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Tofu
- 1 block firm tofu pressed and cut into cubes
- ½ cup cornstarch for coating
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili flakes optional, for spice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Garnish & Flavoring
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green chili finely sliced
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
- Toss tofu cubes in cornstarch to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the tofu cubes until golden and crispy (about 3-4 minutes per side), then remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic, green chili, and green onion until fragrant.
- Add the crispy tofu back to the pan and season with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and toss everything together.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-fry the tofu! You can also air-fry or bake it as a healthier alternative.