@kiramukerji: black pepper garlic tofu 🧄🌶️ inspo: @littlericenoodle rough recipe: 🥢 ingredients: TOFU - 1 block (350–400 g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed - salt (for boiling water) - 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade) - ½ tsp chinese five-spice powder - 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for extra crispiness) SAUCE: - 3 tbsp soy sauce - 1½ tbsp vegan oyster sauce - 1 tbsp brown sugar - 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger - 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry) STIR FRY - 1 tbsp neutral oil - 6–8 cloves garlic, roughly chopped - 1 thai chili, sliced (or 1 tsp chili flakes) TO SERVE: - steamed jasmine rice - steamed or roasted broccoli - green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional) 🌶️ instructions: 1. bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the cubed tofu and simmer for 5 minutes, drain well and pat dry 2. toss the tofu with 1 tbsp soy sauce and ½ tsp chinese five-spice powder, let sit 10–15 minutes 3. if using, toss the tofu with 1 tsp cornstarch, then air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes (I use @Ninja Kitchen / linked in my st0refr0nt), shaking halfway, until golden and crispy 4. whisk together the soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and ginger, then mix the cornstarch and water in a separate bowl and stir the slurry into the sauce 5. heat the oil in a large skillet or wok (I use @Caraway Home ) over medium heat, add the garlic and chili and cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden 6. pour in the sauce and bring to a gentle simmer, stir in the slurry and cook 30–60 seconds until glossy and thickened 7. add the crispy tofu and toss until every piece is coated, remove from heat 8. spoon over jasmine rice with steamed or roasted broccoli, garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and an extra crack of black pepper #tofurecipe #vegetariandinner #blackpeppertofu #kiwikira #DinnerIdeas black pepper garlic tofu | crispy tofu recipe | vegetarian dinner ideas

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