Black Pepper Tofu Stir Fry Food

BLACK PEPPER TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• TOFU: Press excess moisture out of the tofu using either the tea towels and heavy weights of the tofu press.This will take 15-20 minutes. Cut the tofu into bite sized pieces. In a zip top bag, combine the cornstarch, salt, and chili powder if desired. Zip and give the bag a shake. Add the tofu to the bag, zip, and continue to shake until the tofu is evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture.
• SAUCE: While the tofu is drying, prepare the sauce. Combine the light soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, coarse ground pepper, brown sugar, vinegar, water, and cornstarch in a mason jar. Give the jar a shake until combined.
• STIR FRY: In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil and swirl to coat. Add the cubed tofu to the pan and let fry for 5-6 minutes, flipping the tofu as needed to ensure even browning on all sides. Remove the tofu to a plate, set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet, Add the sliced shallots and sauté until the onions cook down, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic along with the chilis and sauté for another 3-4 minutes or until the onions and garlic are fragrant and soften. Add the ginger paste and continue to cook for 1 minutes before adding the tofu back to the pan. Drizzle with the prepared black pepper sauce and stir to combine. When the sauce thickens, remove from heat. Sprinkle the scallions on top and serve warm with white/brown rice, quinoa, over zoodles/swoodles, or on it's own!

CHINESE BLACK PEPPER TOFU STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut your pressed firm tofu into bite-sized cubes (about ¾" or 2cm) and blot to absorb remaining moisture. Separately, mix the marinade ingredients EXCEPT the cornstarch. Marinate the tofu in a container that maximizes contact between the tofu surface and marinade. Let rest for at least 15 minutes up to overnight in the fridge. Meanwhile, you can prepare your vegetables and stir-fry sauce. If you are making rice, now is the time to start it too.
• Chop the bell peppers and red onion roughly into 1 inch pieces. For the stir-fry sauce, simply mix all the ingredients together and set aside until you're ready to cook.
• After the tofu is marinated, thoroughly drain it using a mesh strainer but reserve the liquid. Combine any remaining liquid with the stir-fry sauce.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the tofu with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to absorb the surface moisture.
• Heat a large non-stick pan or wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to coat the bottom very well. When the pan is so hot that the oil is shimmering, add the tofu one at a time so they are not touching. You may need to cook in batches.. Cook until well browned on the bottom, then flip with a spatula. Repeat two times. Then remove them from the wok.
• Immediately add red onions, peppers, and 1 tsp minced garlic and stir-fry for about 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Finally, turn the heat to low, give the stir-fry sauce a quick mix to redistribute the cornstarch, and pour it in. It will thicken very quickly. Add the tofu back in and quickly but gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little broth or water, a teaspoon at a time -- this dish should not have too much sauce but should be able to coat all ingredients.
• Finally, drizzle on sesame oil and sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon more black pepper (freshly ground, if possible). Fold again and then you're ready to serve this alone or over steamed rice! Enjoy!

BLACK PEPPER STIR-FRIED TOFU AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 2 tablespoons of water. In a large nonstick skillet, combine tofu and half of the black pepper sauce, and season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and nicely coats the tofu, about 5 minutes. Slide glazed tofu and any sauce out onto a rimmed plate.
• Wipe or rinse out the skillet and heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add asparagus and snap peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallions, the remaining black pepper sauce and the tofu, and cook, stirring, until vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce. Stir in cilantro, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide tofu and vegetables among plates and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Serve with rice.

TOFU AND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Cut the Tofu into cubes 3 x 2cm and toss in cornflour, shake off excess
• Heat enough groundnut oil in a frying pan to come 2 - 3 mm up the sides of the pan
• Fry the tofu in batches if necessary, turning them until they are golden brown, remove and drain on kitchen paper
• C;lean the pan and then add 1 tbsp of oil add the shallots, garlic and ginger. Saute over a low heat until the shallots are soft
• Add the soy sauces, pepper and sugar and stir, add the chillies to taste.
• Add the tofu and stir to heat through, stir in the spring onions
• Serve as a starter as part of a Chinese meal

GARLIC PEPPER TOFU

Steps:

• To make the marinade, grind all the ingredients together in a pestle and mortar to form a paste.
• Place the tofu triangles in a flat dish and cover with the marinade.
• Leave for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil and fry the marinated tofu until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
• Tip out any excess oil remaining in the pan, then place the vegetable stock, soy, tomato purée and vinegar into the pan together with the arrowroot which should be made into a paste with a little water. Bring to the boil, stirring to thicken, and return the tofu to the pan to heat through.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the black pepper and sesame oil.
• Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cucumber and spring onions.

CRISPY TOFU WITH BLACK PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients. Mince white parts of green onions; thinly slice green parts., Cut tofu into 1/2-in. cubes; pat dry with paper towels. Toss tofu with cornstarch. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook until crisp and golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels., In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add peas; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add garlic, ginger and minced green onions; stir-fry 30-45 seconds. Stir in soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in tofu and peas. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

BLACK PEPPER TOFU

Steps:

• Start with the tofu. Pour enough oil into a large frying pan or wok to come 1/4 inch up the sides and heat. Cut the tofu into large cubes, about 1 x 1 inch. Toss them in some cornstarch and shake off the excess, then add to the hot oil. (You'll need to fry the tofu pieces in a few batches so they don't stew in the pan.) Fry, turning them around as you go, until they are golden all over and have a thin crust. As they are cooked, transfer them onto paper towels.
• Remove the oil and any sediment from the pan, then put the butter inside and melt it. Add the shallots, chiles, garlic and ginger. Sauté on low to medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ingredients have turned shiny and are totally soft. Next, add the soy sauces and sugar and stir, then add the crushed black pepper.
• Add the tofu to warm it up in the sauce for about a minute. Finally, stir in the green onions. Serve hot, with steamed rice.

STIR-FRIED TOFU, PEPPERS & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut the tofu into 1/2-inch chunks.
• In a glass bowl large enough to hold the tofu, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, 1 clove of the chopped garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
• Add the tofu and mix gently.
• Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
• In a large saute pan or wok, heat the oil until hot.
• Add the remaining clove of chopped garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the broccoli and red pepper and cook, tossing the vegetables, for 3 minutes.
• Add the tofu and marinade and cook until heated through.
• Serve with steamed rice or cooked chinese noodles.

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
• Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.