Black pepper tofu

Black pepper tofu

Tags

Asian
Chinese
Vegan
Tofu

Cook

Ingredients

  • 1 block tofu
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 6 shallots, sliced
  • 8 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 chillies, sliced
  • 1 inch ginger, chopped
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp kecap manis
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp pepper
  • 1 ½ inch knob ginger
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • Rice

Steps

  1. Drain and press the tofu. Clean and cook the rice.
  2. Cube the tofu then toss in cornstarch and shake off the excess.
  3. Heat oil in the frying pan and cook the cubed tofu in batches.
  4. In the wok melt the butter. Add the shallots, chillies, garlic and ginger.
  5. Sauté on low until softened. Then add the bell peppers and cook until mostly softened.
  6. Add the soy sauces, stock, maple syrup and pepper and stir.
  7. Add the tofu to warm it up then turn off the heat and stir in the spring onions and coriander.