Ingredients
Black Pepper Tofu
- 400 g firm tofu cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 red chili peppers thinly sliced (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns coarsely crushed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- spring onions chopped for garnish
- cilantro chopped for garnish
- salt to taste
Serving
- 250 g jasmine rice cooked
Instructions
- Cut the tofu into cubes and place them on paper towels to remove excess moisture. You can also press the tofu with a heavy object for 20-30 minutes to extract more moisture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and sliced chili peppers. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and the onions are translucent.
- Add the tofu cubes to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the tofu becomes golden and slightly crispy on the outside. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix together the coarsely crushed black peppercorns, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the black pepper sauce mixture over the tofu in the pan. Stir well to coat the tofu evenly and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the tofu to absorb the flavors.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more soy sauce, sugar, or salt if needed.
- Once the tofu is coated with the black pepper sauce and heated through, remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve the Black Pepper Tofu hot over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with chopped spring onions and cilantro.Enjoy your delicious Black Pepper Tofu on Rice! Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chili peppers to suit your taste.
Nutrition Facts
Black pepper tofu on rice
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
827
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
14
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Sodium
1042
mg
45
%
Potassium
525
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
122
g
41
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
485
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
68
mg
82
%
Calcium
353
mg
35
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.