Salt and Pepper Tofu Ingredients

Portion for 2 people

Ingredients

• 14 ounces of  firm Tofu (cut into cubes)

• 1 tbsp of Salt

• 2 cups of Water

• 1.5 cups of Tapioca Starch

• 6 cloves of garlic (minced)

• 3 red chili (chopped)

• 2 green onions (chopped)

Seasoning Powder: 

• ¾ tsp of salt

• ½ tsp of garlic powder

• 1 tsp of white pepper

• ½ tsp of ground Sichuan peppercorn

• 1 tsp of mushroom powder

• ¼ tsp of ground chili

Method

Step 1: Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces. Soak the tofu in 1 tbsp of salt and 2 cups of water and soaked in the water for at least 10 minutes. 

Step 2: Gently pat dry the tofu, and coat the tofu in tapioca starch.

Step 3: In a pan, add some oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Add tofu once the oil is hot and let it fry for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Step 4: Turn the heat up to high, and double fry in high heat for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 5: Mix all the ingredients for the seasoning mix – salt, white pepper, garlic powder, Sichuan peppercorn, mushroom powder, and ground chili.

Step 6: In a pan, drizzle in oil and add minced garlic, chopped red chili, and green onion. Saute together for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7: Add in crispy tofu, season with seasoning salt, and toss in high heat for 30 seconds. Ready to serve.