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 Onion, ¼ cup Yellow 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: 200 grams Tofu; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Maida; For shallow frying Oil; 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp 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; ¼ cup Yellow Capsicum, Diced; ¼ cup Green Capsicum, Diced; 1 pinch Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 tbsp Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped

25 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chili tofu · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb Vegan High protein Dairy-free

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 proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

21 items

2 people

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

Contains: wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	342kcal	684kcal
Protein	20g	40g
Carbohydrate	23g	45g
Fat	21g	43g
Fibre	5.6g	11g
Sugar	8.8g	18g

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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.
Oil
3
Make the sauce mixture by combining all the ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
Tomato SauceSoy SauceRed Chilli SauceVinegarWater
4
In another wok/pan, heat oil and add the ginger, garlic and dry red chilli. Saute until light golden brown.
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.
OnionYellow CapsicumGreen CapsicumSaltBlack Pepper Powder
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 Onion, ¼ cup Yellow 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.