Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tofu cooked with black pepper for a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g firm tofu, cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Press tofu to remove excess water, then cut into cubes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tofu and fry until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
- Return tofu to the pan. Sprinkle black pepper, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper to taste.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: black pepper tofu, spicy tofu, vegetarian stir-fry