How long does Black Pepper Tofu take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Black Pepper Tofu serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Black Pepper Tofu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Black Pepper Tofu spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Black Pepper Tofu?

200 grams Tofu, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, ¼ cup Corn Flour, ½ Onion, 2 Spring Onion (greens), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Black Pepper Tofu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Black Pepper Tofu?

About 285 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Black Pepper Tofu

Name: Black Pepper Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ½ Onion; 2 tsp Corn Starch Slurry; ¼ cup Water; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 Spring Onion (greens); 1 tbsp Honey; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; ¼ cup Corn Flour; ¼ cup Water; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Honey; 1 tsp Sunflower Oil; 200 grams Tofu; 1 tbsp Maple Syrup; ½ tsp Vinegar; 2 Spring Onion (whites); ½ Bell Peppers; 1 tsp Salt

Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves3

Per serving285 cal

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Good for: Party

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Black pepper tofu: fried tofu cubes tossed with bell peppers in a black pepper, soy and honey sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 35 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

18 items

Cooking for3 servings

Sunflower Oil2 tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped½ tbsp
Onion½
Corn Starch Slurry2 tsp
Water½ cup
Black Pepper Powder2 tsp
Spring Onion (greens)2
Honey2 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Corn Flour¼ cup
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Tofu200 grams
Maple Syrup1 tbsp
Vinegar½ tsp
Spring Onion (whites)2
Bell Peppers½

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	285kcal	855kcal
Protein	13g	38g
Carbohydrate	30g	89g
Fat	14g	43g
Fibre	2.8g	8.4g
Sugar	13g	39g

Cookd masalas for tofu

Method

1
Add corn flour, oil, honey, salt and pepper along with some water and whisk into a thick batter. Add cubed tofu and mix thoroughly
Soy SauceCorn FlourWaterBlack Pepper PowderSaltHoneySunflower OilTofu
2
Fry the tofu until golden brown and set aside.
Sunflower Oil
3
In a kadhai or wok add finely chopped garlic, ginger and spring onion whites .
Sunflower OilGingerGarlicSpring Onion (whites)
4
Add cubed bell peppers, onions and saute for 30 seconds, add maple syrup, honey and soy sauce.
OnionHoneySoy SauceMaple SyrupVinegarBell Peppers
5
Cook for 30 seconds and pour in some water and the cornflour slurry make sure it’s a thick sauce. Add the fried tofu and saute. Garnish with chopped spring onion greens and serve.
Corn Starch SlurryWaterBlack Pepper PowderSpring Onion (greens)Salt

Before you start

How long does Black Pepper Tofu take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Black Pepper Tofu serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Black Pepper Tofu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Black Pepper Tofu spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Black Pepper Tofu?: 200 grams Tofu, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 1 tsp Soy Sauce, ¼ cup Corn Flour, ½ Onion, 2 Spring Onion (greens), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Black Pepper Tofu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Black Pepper Tofu?: About 285 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.