CRISPY SALT AND PEPPER TOFU

Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu is a popular Chinese dish. The tofu cubes have a super crispy exterior and a soft and silky center. The dish is very easy to make and ready in less than an hour.

But it’s also quite easy to prepare at home.

What I love about the dish is the contrast between the incredibly crunchy exterior and soft, silky interior.

Ingredients:

•  18 oz firm tofu drained
•  ½ cup cornstarch
•  1 tsp ground white pepper
•  ½ tsp table salt
•  Canola oil for frying
• Optional garnishes
•  2 red chili pepper seeds removed and thinly sliced
•  2 scallions thinly sliced
•  Fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Place tofu block onto a cutting board. Place a second cutting board over tofu. Place a heavy object on top of the cutting board, preferably a heavy can. Apply the weight on the tofu for about 15-20 minutes, to release water from tofu.
2. Slice tofu into 1 inch cubes. Pat dry the tofu cubes with paper towel.
3. Add about 1 inch of oil to pan being used for frying. Bring to medium heat.
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