SALT AND PEPPER TOFU WITH VEGGIE STIR-FRY (VEGAN)
Salt And Pepper Tofu With Veggie Stir-Fry (Vegan)
Serve: 1
Ingredients for the salt and pepper tofu:
250 gram Tofu (firm to medium firm)
1 tbs Coconut oil
1 tbs Sesame seed
1-2 tbs Honey
2/3 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
Ingredients for the stir-fry:
160 gram Stir-fry vegetables
25 gram Red onion – thinly sliced
2 cloves Garlic – finely chopped
1 Spring onion – chunkily chopped
1 tbs Coconut oil
1 tsp Light soy sauce
1 tsp Dark soy sauce
1/2 tsp Chopped red chilli
1/4 tsp Sugar
3 tbs Water
Method
– Cover the tofu block with a kitchen towel and gently apply pressure to get rid of the excess water. Make sure the tofu is dry, as much as possible. Then cut it into chunky cubes and put the tofu chunks in a mixing bowl.
– Sprinkle the tofu with salt and pepper. Then, toss until the tofu is well covered with the seasoning.
– Put one tablespoon of coconut oil into a non-slip frying pan, turn on the hob to a high heat and wait until the oil is hot.
-Transfer the seasoned tofu into a pan. Usually, it will take about 3-5 minutes to fry on each side to create a crisp and golden colour. Next, drizzle the tofu with honey and sesame seeds, toss to combine. Then transfer the tofu chunks onto a kitchen towel. Set aside.
– Put the coconut oil into the same pan. Then add the red onion, garlic, and red chilli. Wait until the oil is infused with the herbs (approx 1-2 minutes). Then add the vegetables, light and dark soya sauce, spring onion, sugar and water. Stir-fry until the vegetables are cooked. Lastly, add a pinch of salt and pepper.
-Transfer the vegetables onto a serving dish. Then top with the lovely crispy yet silky tofu. Serve immediately with steamed Thai Jasmine rice.
Tips:
– Make sure that you use the kitchen paper to dry all the excess water off the tofu prior to seasoning.
– I often have Salt And Pepper Tofu With Veggie Stir-Fry (Vegan) with teriyaki or sweet chilli dipping sauce to intensify the whole dish.
