Salt and Pepper Tofu
type: Recipe
headline: Salt and Pepper Tofu without Deep Frying
description: Cook crisp salt and pepper tofu in a skillet with firm tofu, cornstarch, garlic, green onion, bell pepper, white pepper, and optional Sichuan peppercorn.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: vegetarian, tofu, side-dish, pantry
recipe yield: 3 servings
prep time: PT15M
cook time: PT16M
total time: PT31M
recipe ingredient: tofu: 400 g / 14 oz firm tofu.
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 3 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: salt: 3/4 tsp.
recipe ingredient: white pepper or black pepper: 1/2 tsp.
recipe ingredient: Sichuan peppercorn: 1/4 tsp ground, optional (optional).
recipe ingredient: garlic: 3 cloves.
recipe ingredient: green onion: 3.
recipe ingredient: bell pepper: 1/2 small (optional).
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: sesame seeds: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe instructions: Prepare tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Pat tofu very dry, cut into cubes, and toss with cornstarch.
recipe instructions: Crisp tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook tofu in oil until crisp and golden on several sides, then move it to a plate.
recipe instructions: Cook aromatics
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook garlic, green onion whites, and bell pepper briefly until fragrant.
recipe instructions: Season
  type: HowToStep
  text: Return tofu with salt, white pepper, optional Sichuan peppercorn, green onion tops, and sesame seeds. Toss quickly and serve hot.
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about: Tofu
about: White pepper
about: Aromatics
mentions: Extra-firm tofu gives the crispiest result, but firm tofu works if dried carefully.
mentions: White pepper gives a more Chinese-restaurant aroma; black pepper is an acceptable supermarket fallback.
mentions: Sichuan peppercorn is optional and should be used lightly for beginners.
mentions: Use black pepper if white pepper is unavailable.
mentions: Use onion, jalapeño, or extra green onion instead of bell pepper.
mentions: Serve with rice, cucumber salad, or noodles if turning this side into a meal.
mentions: Tofu: Extra-firm tofu, Firm tofu, Smoked tofu. Extra-firm tofu is easiest. Smoked tofu is denser and needs less browning time.
mentions: White pepper: Ground black pepper, White pepper plus Sichuan peppercorn, A little chili flake. White pepper is strong; start with less if you are unfamiliar with it.
mentions: Aromatics: Green onion, Bell pepper, Yellow onion. Cook aromatics briefly so they stay fragrant and do not make the tofu wet.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can salt and pepper tofu be baked?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes, but the skillet version browns faster. For baking, use a hot oven and turn the tofu once.
main entity: Do I need Sichuan peppercorn?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: No. It is optional. White pepper or black pepper is enough for a beginner version.
main entity: What should I serve with salt and pepper tofu?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Serve it with rice, cucumber salad, garlic green beans, noodles, or a simple vegetable stir-fry.

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