Crispy Fried Salt and Pepper Tofu

Overhead shot of salt and pepper tofu in a blue bowl with toppings

Crispy Fried Salt and Pepper Tofu

This salt and pepper tofu is so crispy and makes the perfect snack or easy dinner. Serve with plenty of soy sauce and rice or noodles to make it a full meal.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 96kcal

Author Amy Fulwood

Ingredients

340 g Firm Tofu
Vegetable Oil for frying
Cornflour for dusting
1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
½ teaspoon Sichuan Peppercorns crushed, if you can't get hold of them then you can use freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt Flakes
3 cloves Garlic crushed
3 Chillies sliced
2 Spring Onions sliced
Fresh Coriander
Lime Wedges to serve
Soy Sauce to serve

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Instructions

Pat the tofu dry and press for at least 10 minutes. Cut into small cubes.
Heat 4cm oil to 180°C/350°F in a large frying pan or wok. Dust the tofu with cornflour and chilli powder, add to the oil and fry until crisp on all sides. Cook in batches if you need to then drain on kitchen paper.
Mix the crushed sichuan peppercorns with the sugar and salt. Pour all but 2 tablespoon oil away then return to the heat and add the garlic, chilli and spring onions then add the tofu and sprinkle over the seasoning and cook for 2 minutes. Tip out onto a plate and top with coriander and lime. Serve with soy sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients used.

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