Salt and Pepper Tofu: Authentic Recipe | The Woks of Life
Salt and Pepper TofuOur Chinese Salt and Pepper Tofu recipe is a vegan/vegetarian interpretation of a classic Cantonese flavor pairing.If you love the combination of salt and white pepper as much as we do, this recipe will become a new favorite!White Pepper: An Underrated IngredientWhite pepper is really an underestimated ingredient.You all loved Kaitin’s Baked White Pepper Chicken Wings! Also, classic Cantonese Salt and Pepper Pork Chops are a lifelong favorite in our family. That’s why we wanted to create this salt and pepper tofu recipe.
It’s a healthier alternative to the traditional fried salt and pepper pork chops. As we start to get on in our years, Judy and I have become more aware of watching our diet.Eating less meat and having more leafy green vegetables has become a bigger priority, so we can continue to indulge in our favorites every now and then. What Kind of Tofu is Best?Tofu is delicious, whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or an omnivore like me.The key is knowing your tofu, so you can work in maximum flavor and understand how to take advantage of each type’s texture. Blocks of tofu come in three basic types: firm, soft and silken. Silken tofu is what we use for Mapo Tofu, while soft or firm are more flexible for miscellaneous stir-fries and braises.
For this salt and pepper tofu dish, we recommend using a firm tofu. Learn more about different types and forms on our Tofu Ingredients glossary page, and explore other recipes like General Tso�
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