SALT AND PEPPER TOFU | Recipe by Mary's Test Kitchen
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2018
- Salt and Pepper Tofu is more than just salt and pepper and tofu. It's a simple but addictive Chinese restaurant vegetarian dish with red chillies, fragrant garlic and spices.
This recipe was a #reciperequest fulfilled! If you have a request, please leave it in the comments below with #reciperequest so I can find it later.
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Kitchen tip for handling chilis!
Sprinkle your hands with granulated white sugar and wash with dish soap. The sugar will help scrub the capsaicin oil off and the dish soap should help lift the oil off too. Win win!
haha i use dish soap too. But only because I don't keep hand soap by the kitchen sink. Not sure about using an exfoliant at the same time though. Sounds risky ;-)
It's helped me out after having got habanero and ghost pepper oil on my hands... So far so good!
I've been thinking about making this, so thanks to whoever requested it and to you Mary for sharing your recipe. Can't wait to try it!
Have fun with it :-)
I've followed this video and made it three times now, Mary, and it's better than any restaurant version I've had, frankly. Thank you for this wonderful, easy recipe. I make it with spinach steamed with garlic and ginger.
that's so wonderful to hear!
I just made this and it was freaking amazing. Found a keeper
I like the way you speak! It's so refreshing to hear someone who doesn't speak in constant rising intonation (declarative statements said as if everything is a question). Nice demonstration for this dish, I use a bit of potato starch on the tofu before frying.
Tried this earlier today, the flavors are as authentic and as masterful as can be.
Thanks so much for trying it! :-) And for sharing your experience
I live across the street from a restaurant that I order this from. Thank you so much for this recipe. It's different than what I get here - they don't fry the tofu as much and they don't use five spice powder, but I have some so I'm trying it. The restaurant serves this on a bed of sliced cabbage with a side of rice. Tasty. Thanks for another great episode.
ahaha if I lived across the street from a place that had salt and pepper tofu, I'd be in big trouble!
Omg Mary I just made this, and it's AMAZING!! Your recipes never fail me ❤ My very picky mom loved it as well, so that says a lot 🤩
+Annaliese D Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that!
Omg yaz! I have been waiting for this one!
That looks delicious Mary! All my favorite vegan channels just uploaded at the same time! I’m blessed
Thanks so much.
OH MAN this reminds me of my childhood - btw why was I not subscribed to you but was following you on instagram?... lol.... subscribed now tho :D :D :D :D
such a simple and easy recipe! it looks great!
Can't wait to try this....looks good
"Just be brave."
:-)
Oh this looks so amazing!!!
Thanks, Zoe!
Looking forward to trying this soon.
I should have done his years ago.
One of my favorite tofu dishes beside salted egg tofu and mapo tofu!
That looks perfect! Can't wait to make it.
Thanks, Joanne! Have fun with it :-)
Woohoo I made it and it's delicious!
Thank you. Love this dish at the Asian restaurants
Just made this and oh my gosh it’s better than any takeaway version I’ve had! Thank you so much for the recipe 🫶
Glad you liked it!!
I made this today and it was delicious!! But I air fried the tofu first because it's less work and then you can just toss it in with the aromatics. I had it with rice and steamed string beans and it was a very satisfying meal! Recommended!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it. And air frying your tofu first was a total pro move!!
This is such a nice, simple recipe! I'll have to try this next time I'm using tofu.
Yay! Please let me know how it turns out :-)
Hi Mary, my #reciperequest would be Chinese Black Bean Sauce (usually with beef and beef broth) and Broccoli. I can never get that deep wonderful flavour right, when leaving out the beef. I love this dish and it would be great if you could veganise it for us. You have a great channel and i love it. I am so happy to have found you. Thanks for sharing :-)
Craving this now! 😍
Mmmmmm everything you make looks so good!!!
Thanks, Jenny!
I just made this, it's so good!!! Thank you for the great recipe! :)
Glad you liked it!!
I have to admit this one sounded boring at first, but you convinced me with this shot alone at 4:37 of the aromatics sautéing. Those slightly charred green onions look so good.
*whew*!
This looks amazing!
thank you!
yum! :) . You have inspired me to cook more and more vegan foods. Also since my freezer stopped working for a few hours (power outage) , my meat kind of thawed which means i can't use it :( lol. I made 'tuna' out of chickpeas and the kids loved it!
Aw that's nice to hear!
Oh my god... I love this recipe. Definitely putting in szechuan pepper, though. I love the numbing sensation, lol, it's out of this world.
For sure!
I absolutely love this recipe although I have changed it up! I have my tofu with mixed bell peppers, chilli, onion and garlic. I season with salt, sugar, black pepper and mixed herbs :) I then serve with rice.
Love that you've made it your own! Thanks for sharing :-)
Salt and Pepper Squid was one of my favorite dim sum dishes growing, I'm so glad you made it with tofu. So yummy! I am going to have to try this.
Enjoy, Connie :-)
Looks so tasty Mary! Hopefully I can go to the store over the weekend and get everything to make it for a stay at home date night. I have a feeling I’m going to put salt & pepper tofu on regular rotation.
Yay!!
My local Chinese restaurant makes the best salt and pepper tofu and I’ve always wanted to learn how to make it! Your tofu came out so perfectly crispy- mine never comes out like that! I will have to try again with this recipe 😍😍😍
Good luck!
OMG! This is amazing! I love it! My hubby and I are plant based eaters and we both LOVE Tofu (I crave it! LOL!)
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Thank you so much for making these recipes! Vegan Chinese recipes are not authentic usually, but yours are!!
Thanks, dear
Yummy & great! thxs soo much😍
You're most welcome :-)
Mary you did it again. Great recipe. I didn’t have red chilies so I used some Siracha in the stir-fry. And no 5-spice so I just looked up the ingredients and improvised with what I had on hand (4 out of five spices did the trick). I’ve never fried tofu before and I should have fried it a bit more. Live and learn. But the flavor was perfect. Now, on to that Honey Butter Chicken...
Nice improvisation! So happy you have this a try :-) Have fun with the honey butter 'chicken'!
Makin this for my lunch. 🤗
I never heard of that dish, but it makes so much sense ! I will dedicate my free time to finding extra firm tofu in switzerland, now...
you're on a roll ! I love it
Thanks, dear :-)
It looks very delicious and mouthwatering recipe.
+Deb Recipe Thank you! I hope you got to try it sometime :-)
Thanks for the tip about using a rack instead of a plate after cooking. Genius!
Thanks so much, Monique!
thanks fr the recipe tofu my fav😍
this is such a coincidence because i recently caught up on your videos and the first thing i thought when i saw your ginger beef was that it looked like it would taste good as a pork stand in for salt and pepper pork! i think i'll give that version and the tofu one a try each, for science of course
oOoo yes, I think so! Please let me know how it turns out!
My mouth is literally watering, I want to have some so bad! Next time I go to the grocery store I have to pick up some tofu and make this.
Yay!
Hi Mary, very good and easy recipe, never tried frying the tofu and seasoning later, I'll probably try in the near future. You're the Tofu Queen of RUclips. #Reciperequest I would love to see more French and Portuguese desserts in your channel, things like cake-mousses, pastéis de nata etc
thanks for the requests :-)
That tofu is beautifully golden! Mary, I'd love to see your take on a noodle dish like dan dan noodles. #reciperequest
Thanks so much :-)
Amazing recipe, in my regular rotation. So quick, simple, and delicious. I air fry my tofu to cut back on the oil a bit -- crunchy outside, chewy inside. Superyum!
Sounds great!
I love anything fried - especially tofu! Thank you :) #reciperequest for Vegan version of Chinese Beef Noodle Soup (the spicy one), pretty please :) I will love you forever! :)
Thanks for the request :-)
my favorite.
Glad you like it 😊
Thank you for this recipe! Cannot wait to go home and make it! And I have all the ingredients too. 💖💖💖
yay!! Have fun with it :-)
Finally made this ~ so easy and delicious! Need more tofu so I can make more.
delicious
Thank you 😋
Mary, everything you make looks so delicious! Do you have any plans to release a cookbook? I know I'd scoop one up!
No time but thanks :-)
Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking please reconsider. Your recipes are thoughtful, beautiful, and inspiring. I will have been vegan for one year come August and you have been given me so many mouthwatering recipes to try with concise directions. You have helped to remove my fear of vegan cooking and made it a joy to learn new foods, spices and techniques. Thank-you 💚
I love it how I'm going to look at a vegan recipe and then the ad is of a steak being cooked and a stick of butter being tossed in there lol
You made me love and crave tofu. Thank you❤️ I am sick right now and I don’t have an appetite but I swear, I’m about to go and have some tofu❤️ thaaaank you❤️
Is it better to use “fresh”tofu or does the freeze one work just as well?
Thank you Mary's Test Kitchen I will make this one too. I also made a tofu nuggets @ and
tofu in oyster sauce @ I hope you can check it.
I had this once at a vegan buddhist chinese restaurant and the taste reminded me of original Pringles... I wasn't mad tho it was bomb
haha
This looks great! Do you think it'd work in the fridge + reheated? I have a feeling it'd lose all its crispiness, but I'm okay with that - I just like taking dinner into work for lunch the next day.
Yes, I think so. I've eaten them cold out of the fridge and they still taste good. You're right about the crispness though.
Oof this looks incredible!
#reciperequest Hi Mary, I'd love to see a recipe w/ eggplant. TIA!
Be more specific, dear :-)
Here are my current eggplant recipes...
Deep fried chili garlic eggplant: ruclips.net/video/j8fXOLxDtNc/видео.html
Stir-fried Eggplant + Lentils: ruclips.net/video/0Ewc25tYKRg/видео.html
Roasted Eggplant w/ Cornbread stuffing: ruclips.net/video/YzEU2JTitXs/видео.html
Its good
Thank you so much!
There's a local shop that's down the block from my home that makes fresh tofu! It tastes (and the texture!) is completely different from pre-packaged tofu (still good though!!); this is a great recipe for me to try because I need some tofu variety! Haha.
That's awesome. Lucky you! :-)
Do vegan peachy porkchops. My step-dad used to make it all the time. I'm not sure if it's a thing; it might have just been a family concoction. Basically it was salsa mixed with peach/apricot preserves semi-caramelized onto porkchops/chicken & sauted onions/peppers served with rice. Could be interesting. #reciperequest
thanks for the request
Yes. Just yes.
:-)
#recipe request sweet and sour tofu and vegetable stir fry. also spring rolls if you haven't done these already. this is a great video and series. i'm vegan alread and a good cook and baker but i love to see these and get tips on how to improve. especially on how to cook tofu correctly/better. thank you.
Can you drain the tofu water out, before cutting the tofu ?
I wish I could find a good looking tofu block like that. I live in the middle of nowhere and can only get the cheap stuff unless I drive forever. Great video though. You always make me hungry and jealous lol
aww that sucks! I think you could take the same flavourings and use it on roasted cauli or something like that though.
maybe try making it yourself. it may turn out fantastic.
Ganpignanus .Gianni how to make the tofu??
Yuuuuuummmmmm!!!!
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😍❤ THANK YOU!!!!!
YOU'RE MOST WELCOME, ROBYN!
Sugar and 5 spice! I have tried and it never tasted right it was driving me crazy! You are a genius!
oh yes. Restaurants also use MSG powder sometimes so it might not be exactly the same. But close :-) Also, forgot to say thanks for making the request!
You're awesome I love your channel and laid back approach.
The link doesn’t work anymore
This dish is called chili salt tofu in my neighborhood chinese restaurants. It does taste better homemade👍
ooo yes, I've seen that name too!
#reciperequest....vegan orange chicken or tofu
Hey Mary, gotta ask if you have any suggestions for no-oil cooking? I've been trying to cut back on refined oils and wondering if there are any methods I don't know. Would love to see you experiment with some stuff and come back with results. Regardless - keep up the good work!
NOOOOO
haha j/k
Water saute? Dry-fry? All you need is a really good nonstick pan. But I prefer to use a light spritz of oil even then because it's just a few extra calories and makes a world of difference with flavour. Especially when you're waking up the flavours in garlic, chilies, etc. There are oil-soluable flavours.
Yeah I've been wondering if I should still use mainly water with my non-stick but is a tiny splash of oil ok or not. Right now I'm just using water and adding a bit every time it all evaporates. Works out ok. Maybe I'll consider a splash of oil for aromatics before main ingredients go in.
oh PS For this recipe in particular, just go with no oil for the tofu. If your nonstick pan is good, the tofu will release from the pan when it's fully browned with just a little push from your spatula.
Cool! I haven't done any crispy tofu in a while and I think none since I started the no-oil thing. Totally have to now! :)
Mary can you please do some test recipes with an air fryer? #reciperequest
Thanks for the request :-)
I was going to ask for this I am so thrilled you made it!
what a happy coincidence :-)
i like how few the ingredients are for the salt sprinkle!
Glad you enjoyed that 😊
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I love this... but can I do it without the sugar?
Yes but that little bit of sweetness makes a big difference to the flavour
Can you make this without the pepper too?
Sure! It's your salt and no pepper tofu and there are no rules!
What's the sweet sauce they use?
+Kale Girl I think you're referring to Sweet Chilli Sauce. It goes well with this dish but isn't a standard thing.
How come tofu can never come of trying to fry it looking that good.
White pepper is better than black pepper in most things :-) love the video
my thoughts exactly ;-)
Clean nice video not wasting any time
#reciperequest would love a vegan scrambled egg that isn’t from tofu. I know it’s probably impossible, but just thought I’d ask. Thanks for all the great videos.
Have you tried Burmese tofu (made from chickpeas)?
Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking I have tried it as an omelette. It was alright, but felt more like a pancake than having that fluffy bouncy mouth feel of eggs. I need to work on my technique for sure. How about vegan cottage cheese without tofu? Think it’s possible? I miss those curds!
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Thanks for the comment
"But you do you -" bahahaha
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I guess you really like this one! Thanks!
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now I LOVE tofu but due to some research I did recently i have learnt that they now feed
soya primarly to
livestock for the meat Industry it may be just as bad as clearing land the rase the beef itself what are your views on the Ethics of soya?
Clearing land to grow soybeans for cattle feed has nothing to do with soy grown for human consumption.
Ok thanks
I just thought after reading this The expansion of soybean plantations into forests is also contributing to climate change. Deforestation is responsible for about 15% of all the global greenhouse gas emissions caused by people. Conversion of forests to soy plantations in the Amazon particularly threatens the climate.
#reciperequest shrimp toast pls
thanks for the request!
How to keep my soy milk for along time?
depends on if it is store-bought or homemade. Homemade soy milk must be consumed in a few days. You can freeze it for longer storage (up to two months). Store-bought soy milk is pastuerized so it lasts longer. Use it according to the label instructions.
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certainly great with noodles!
My request is gluten free Vegan Lemon Chicken.
thanks for the #reciperequest!
it looks kinda dry??
The outside is (crispy!) but not the inside.
actually....it is not the seed...it is that white film that is the culprit of hot chili spice
I guess if you want to be exact :-) I find it helps to get rid of the seeds since they are also hot (perhaps coated from contact with the pith). That reduces the total spicy effect if you know what I mean :-)
I reached here to saw tofu paneer recipe after ad by Zomato having shahi paneer 🤣🤣
somehow they know what you're thinking!!😲
I should make this for my boyfriend
yesss :-)
she is the queen of self promo
haha i try