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Crispy Garlic Salt and Pepper Tofu (避風塘椒鹽豆腐)

Every bite bursts with crunch, spice, and fragrance, offering the perfect combination of savory heat and garlicky goodness
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Prep Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack, starter
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Firm Tofu
  • 5 sprays of olive or avocado oil
  • Seasonings:
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon five spice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon sugar or Splenda
  • 1 tablespoon Himalayan sea salt 1 tablespoon chicken powder 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • Pepper Mix:
  • 1/2 cup white onion Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup Red Pepper Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green Pepper Chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onion chopped

Equipment

  • Wok or deep frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Paper towels (for draining oil)
  • Slotted spoon / tongs
  • Knife & chopping board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Plate or serving tray

Instructions
 

  1. Cut Firm tofu into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Mix all seasonings in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss firm tofu into the seasoning to coat all sides.
  4. Place firm tofu on a sheet pan or air fryer basket and spray generously with olive or avocado oil.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  6. Meanwhile, chop pepper mix into fine dice.
  7. In medium-low heat, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger first until fragrant and soften with 2 tablespoons of olive or avocado oil.
  8. Add remaining ingredients and sauté until softened and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Toss and mix crispy tofu into the pepper mixture and sauté for 3 minutes and serve immediately.

Macros

Serves 2, each
serving
360 kcal, 26g protein, 37g carbs, 16g fat