Salt And Pepper Tofu

Salt And Pepper Tofu Ingredients

1 brick of firm tofu (14oz), cut into 1” cubes and pat dry with paper towel3 Tbsp avocado oil2 shallots, sliced1-2 jalapeño peppers, sliced5 cloves of garlic, choppedsalt and white pepper to taste

Coating

4 Tbsp cornstarch1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp white pepperMix well together

Instructions

1. Thinly coat the tofu cubes with the mixed cornstarch coating2. Heat up a non stick pan with medium high heat, and add oil3. Pan fry the the tofu until golden brown on all sides4. Take the fried tofu cubes and place them on a plate and set aside5. Lower the heat, add in shallots into the same pan and stir fry until caramelized and the fragrance of the shallots releases6. Add jalapeños and garlic and stir well for about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.7. Put the tofu back into the pan, stir well, and add salt and pepper to taste