Salt and pepper tofu
Crunchy tofu cubes tossed with chilli, garlic and spring onion. A takeaway favourite that happens to be vegan.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.90 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the cornflour, five spice, half the salt and half the pepper in a bowl. Toss the tofu in it until coated.
- 2
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Fry the tofu in two batches for 6 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
6 min - 3
Add the last tbsp of oil. Fry the pepper for 2 minutes, then add the chilli, garlic and spring onions for 1 minute.
3 min - 4
Return the tofu, add the rest of the salt and pepper and toss for 1 minute.
- 5
Serve straight away with rice and a sweet chilli dip.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.