Garlic Pepper Tofu

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Ingredients

  • For the marinade
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon raw sugar
  • 4 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • For the bean curd
  • 250 g firm tofu, cut into 16 triangles in total
  • 6 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 5 fluid ounces strong vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot
  • 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. To make the marinade, grind all the ingredients together in a pestle and mortar to form a paste.
  2. Place the tofu triangles in a flat dish and cover with the marinade.
  3. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil and fry the marinated tofu until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
  6. Tip out any excess oil remaining in the pan, then place the vegetable stock, soy, tomato puree 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.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the black pepper and sesame oil.
  8. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cucumber and spring onions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

786 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.1g 26% DV
Total Fat 60.2g 77% DV
Carbs 59.8g 22% DV
Fiber 14.5g 52% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2010.8mg 87% DV
Potassium 771.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 4.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 32.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 22.5mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 261.8mg 20% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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