How long does Chilli Tofu take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chilli Tofu serve?

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

Is Chilli Tofu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Chilli 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 Chilli Tofu?

200 grams Tofu, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, ¼ cup Yellow Capsicum, 0.25 cup Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Tofu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chilli Tofu?

About 342 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chilli Tofu

Name: Chilli Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ¼ cup Yellow Capsicum, Diced; 0.25 cup Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 pinch Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped; 200 grams Tofu; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Maida; For shallow frying Sunflower Oil; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 2 Green Chilli, Slices; 3 tbsp Spring Onion (whites), Chopped; ¼ cup Onion

Veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Vegan High protein Dairy-free

Total25 min

Prep15 min

Cook10 min

Serves2

Per serving342 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Chilli tofu: maida-dusted tofu shallow-fried and tossed with onion, capsicum and a tomato, soy and chilli sauce. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

21 items

Cooking for2 servings

Yellow Capsicum, Diced¼ cup
Green Capsicum, Diced0.25 cup
Salt1 pinch
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Tofu200 grams
Red Chilli Sauce2 tbsp
Salt¼ tsp
Maida1 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor shallow frying
Tomato Sauce2 tbsp
Soy Sauce1 tsp
Vinegar1 tsp
Water1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Green Chilli, Slices2
Spring Onion (whites), Chopped3 tbsp
Onion¼ cup

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	342kcal	684kcal
Protein	20g	40g
Carbohydrate	23g	45g
Fat	21g	43g
Fibre	5.6g	11g
Sugar	8.8g	18g

Cookd masalas for tofu

Method

1
Cut the tofu into dices. Add it to a bowl. Mix it along with salt and maida until evenly coated.
TofuSaltMaida
2
Shallow fry it for around 2 minutes on each side or until it turns crisp on the outside. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Sunflower Oil
3
Make the sauce mixture by combining all the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
Red Chilli SauceTomato SauceSoy SauceVinegarWater
4
In another wok/pan, heat oil and add the ginger, garlic and dry red chilli. Saute until light golden brown.
Sunflower OilGingerGarlicDry Red Chilli
5
Add the green chilli and spring onion whites. Saute for 30 seconds more.
Green ChilliSpring Onion (whites)
6
Add the onion, capsicum, salt and black pepper powder. Toss on high heat for 1 minute.
Yellow CapsicumGreen CapsicumSaltBlack Pepper PowderOnion
7
Add the prepared sauce mixture and mix. Add the fried tofu and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped spring onion greens and serve hot.
Spring Onion (greens)

Before you start

How long does Chilli Tofu take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chilli Tofu serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chilli Tofu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chilli 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 Chilli Tofu?: 200 grams Tofu, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, ¼ cup Yellow Capsicum, 0.25 cup Green Capsicum, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chilli Tofu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chilli Tofu?: About 342 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.