Name: Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce -; 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce -; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar -; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar -; 4 green onions -; 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained -; 3 tablespoons cornstarch -; 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided -; 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas (about 2 cups), trimmed and thinly sliced -; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -; 3 garlic cloves, minced -; 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

Servings per container:

Source:

More details

Ingredients for - Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce

1. 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce -

2. 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce -

3. 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar -

4. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar -

5. 4 green onions -

6. 8 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained -

7. 3 tablespoons cornstarch -

8. 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided -

9. 8 ounces fresh sugar snap peas (about 2 cups), trimmed and thinly sliced -

10. 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper -

11. 3 garlic cloves, minced -

12. 2 teaspoons grated fresh gingerroot -

How to cook deliciously - Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce

1. Stage

Mix the first 4 ingredients. Mince white parts of green onions; thinly slice green parts.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add peas; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan.

4. Stage

In same pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add garlic, ginger and minced green onions; stir-fry for 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.