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Looking for a vegan tofu recipe to curb your takeout cravings? Try this quick and easy black pepper tofu stir fry recipe. Crispy tofu cubes tossed in a sticky-sweet & spicy black pepper sauce. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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 Sweet & Spicy Chinese Black Pepper Tofu might be the king of all Vegan Tofu recipes <\/h2>\n

Tofu – a vegan meat substitute that has left me seriously underwhelmed many many times. Enter Black Pepper Tofu. Sweet, sticky, spicy, chewy, crispy! It rocked my world and I KNOW it will rock yours! A flavor-packed takeout meal that\u2019s totally doable on a weeknight.<\/p>\n

Black pepper tofu! Let’s talk about this: The sauce is a punchy combo of umami bombs laces with freshly crushed black pepper, spring onions and a kick of heat.<\/p>\n

This restaurant favorite is Chinese in origin and traditionally prepared with chicken. This vegan recipe uses a full tablespoon of black pepper, which may seem like a lot and yes, it does add spiciness. But somehow it\u2019s still not too overpowering. Plus, the maple syrup helps level out the heat.<\/p>\n

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How to make tofu taste good? <\/h2>\n

When it comes to tofu dishes it really all comes down to the correct cooking method\u2026For me, the way to go is pressing the tofu, then marinating the dried, well-pressed tofu in a little umami – like soy sauce. Now you can either go the low-fat route and bake the tofu or sprinkling it with cornstarch and frying it in a little oil until golden and beautifully crispy.<\/p>\n

In this take-out style vegan tofu recipe, lovely chewy tofu pieces are served with an aromatic Chinese-style black pepper sauce.<\/p>\n

The delicious sticky sweet sauce has the same fiery, umami-qualities you love about classic Chinese takeout dishes while foregoing the grease and tons of sugar.<\/p>\n

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Is Black Pepper Tofu spicy? <\/h2>\n

Add just as much chili and pepper to this vegan recipe as you can handle, bearing in mind that chilli seeds will also add another kick dimension. The amount listed in the recipe makes for a medium spicy Black Pepper Tofu, that I feel anyone should be able to handle. <\/p>\n

However, if you aren\u2019t a fan of spicy food, start with 1\/2 chili and make sure to remove the seeds and those little white ribs to make this dish even milder. You could also cut back on some of the black peppercorns!<\/p>\n

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Speaking about peppercorns. I made this recipe with both just black pepper and a peppercorn medley, so a combination of red, white, green, and black peppercorns. I liked both versions – so whatever pepper you have at home, use that. <\/p>\n

So, I run the peppercorns through my spice grinder or crush them with a mortar and pastel – depending on my mood that day. I don’t mind coarse peppers, but if you’re particular about that, and don\u2019t like bits of peppercorn running through your sauce, grind finely. <\/p>\n

What to serve with Vegan Black Pepper Tofu: <\/h2>\n