Braised Bean Curd with Garlic and Pepper

Golden fried tofu triangles marinated in garlic and coriander, then braised in a savory thickened sauce with sesame and pepper.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 461.3 kcals 1845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.2 grams 44.6 grams
Fat 39.7 grams 158.8 grams
Protein 13.1 grams 52.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
1
tsp
Arrowroot
Heaped
CondimentsSauces
2
tsp
Soy Sauce
Light
2
tbsp
Soy Sauce
Light
1
tbsp
Rice Vinegar
Or white wine vinegar
LegumesPulses
400
g
Tofu
Firm, cut into 16 triangles
Liquids
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
Crushed
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Coarsely ground
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
For marinade
1
tsp
Sesame Oil
For marinade
6
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
For frying
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
Final addition
Vegetables
2
tsp
0.5
piece
Cucumber
Halved and sliced thinly
4
piece
Spring Onions
Shredded

Steps

  • Grind the marinade ingredients in a pestle and mortar to form a paste.
  • Coat tofu triangles in marinade and rest for 30 minutes in a flat dish.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry tofu until golden brown on both sides.
  • Drain tofu on kitchen paper and remove excess oil from the pan.
  • Combine stock, soy sauce, tomato purée, vinegar, and arrowroot paste in the pan.
  • Boil sauce until thickened and return tofu to the pan to heat through.
  • Remove from heat and stir in black pepper and sesame oil.
  • Transfer to a dish and garnish with cucumber and spring onions.