Salt and pepper tofu with lime and spring onion
Crisp-edged tofu cubes tossed with chilli, garlic and pepper, just like the chip shop kind but vegan and nut free.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.63 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
Pat the tofu very dry. Mix the cornflour, white pepper and five spice with 1 tsp fine salt in a bowl and toss the tofu in it.
- 2
Cook the rice following the packet instructions.
12 min - 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat. Fry the tofu for 8 minutes, turning, until crisp and golden on all sides. Lift onto kitchen paper.
8 min - 4
Add the last tablespoon of oil to the pan. Fry the pepper and onion for 3 minutes. Add the chillies and garlic for 1 minute.
4 min - 5
Tip the tofu back in and toss for 1 minute. Scatter with spring onions and serve with lime wedges and rice.
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.