Chili Tofu Vegan

Ingredients  (Serves – 4)

• Firm Tofu – 400 Gms, Cubed.
• Cornflour – 3 Tbsp.
• All Purpose Flour – 2 Tbsp.                                       
• Black Pepper Powder – 1/2 Tsp.                            
• Salt – To Taste.
• Oil – 3 Tbsp.
• Onion – 1 Large, Cubed.
• Capsicum – 1 Large, Cubed.
• Green Chillies – 2, Slit.
• Garlic – 5 Cloves, Finely Chopped.
• Ginger – 1 Tbsp, Finely Chopped.
• Spring Onion Greens – 2 Tbsp, Chopped.

For The Sauce

• Soy Sauce – 2 Tbsp.
• Red Chilli Sauce – 1 Tbsp.
• Tomato Ketchup – 1 Tbsp.
• Vinegar – 1 Tsp.
• Cornflour Slurry – 1 Tbsp Cornflour Mixed With 3 Tbsp Water.
• Water – 1/2 Cup.

Method

• Press The Tofu Gently To Remove Excess Moisture And Cut Into Medium Cubes.
• In A Bowl, Mix Cornflour, All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper Powder, And Salt.
• Coat The Tofu Cubes Evenly In The Flour Mixture.
• Heat Oil In A Pan And Shallow Fry The Tofu Until Crisp And Golden On All Sides.
• Remove The Fried Tofu And Set Aside.
• In The Same Pan, Add Garlic, Ginger, Green Chillies, Onion, And Capsicum.
• Stir Fry On High Heat For 2–3 Minutes Until Slightly Crunchy.
• In A Small Bowl, Combine Soy Sauce, Red Chilli Sauce, Tomato Ketchup, Vinegar, And Water.
• Pour The Sauce Mixture Into The Pan And Bring To A Gentle Simmer.
• Add The Cornflour Slurry And Stir Continuously Until The Sauce Thickens Slightly.
• Add The Fried Tofu And Toss Well Until Fully Coated In The Sauce.
• Garnish With Spring Onion Greens And Serve Hot With Fried Rice Or Noodles.

Prep Time – 15 mins.                Cook Time – 20 mins.                      Total Time – 35 mins.