Pepper Tofu

I wanted to make a peppery Tofu and this is what it turned out to be. I did hold back on the pepper, as kids love tofu and I wanted them to be able to eat as well. But it still turned out great!

What you’ll need:

  • Firm Tofu – 1 box
  • Onion finely chopped – 1/2
  • Garlic cloves finely chopped – 2 to 4
  • Orange Bell Pepper finely chopped – 1 small
  • Yellow Bell Pepper finely chopped – 1 small
  • Trader Joe’s Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette – 2 tbsp
  • Freshly ground Black Peppercorn – 2 to 3 tsp (or more per your taste)
  • Crushed Red Pepper – 1 tsp
  • Cilantro chopped – a few sprigs
  • Salt to taste

To make your own Sesame Soy Vinaigrette Sauce for this dish, blend all the below ingredients in a small blender. I use my NutriBullet.

  • Soy Sauce – 4 tbsp
  • Rice Vinegar – 4 tbsp
  • Olive Oil –  6 to 8 tbsp
  • Ginger – 1 inch piece
  • Sesame Seeds – 1 tsp

Method:

1. Cut the Tofu to large pieces and pan fry them. Set aside.

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2. In the same pan and with the same oil, saute the Onion and Garlic until soft.

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3. Add the Orange and Yellow bell peppers and saute another 3-4 minutes.

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4. Add the Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette (Homemade or the one shown below) and mix.

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5. Add the freshly ground Black Pepper.

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6. Add the crushed Red Pepper. Mix.

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7. Add the Tofu pieces and mix. Add Salt as needed.

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8. Top with the Cilantro.

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Enjoy!! Goes well with steamed rice.

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