Sichuan Style Spicy Tofu

Sichuan Style Spicy Tofu is a bold and flavorful dish featuring tender tofu coated in a spicy, aromatic sauce that brings the heat of Sichuan cuisine to your table. This gluten-free dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 300 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chili peppers - 3-4 (adjust to taste)
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Chili bean paste - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 100 ml

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
2. In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chili peppers. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for another 30 seconds.
6. Stir in the chili bean paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Mix well.
7. Return the fried tofu to the skillet, adding water to create a sauce. Stir to coat the tofu in the sauce, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
8. Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Contains antioxidants from ginger and garlic.

Tags