Tofu in Black Bean Sauce with Peppers
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Ingredients
- 400 g extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp black bean sauce
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 3 tbsp groundnut oil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 292 kcal
- Protein
- 17.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 12.9 g
- of which sugars
- 4.6 g
- Fat
- 19.1 g
- of which saturates
- 3.1 g
- Fibre
- 3.4 g
- Salt
- 1.05 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Pat the tofu dry, cut into cubes and toss in the cornflour.
- 2
Heat the groundnut oil in a wok and fry the tofu for 4 minutes, turning, until golden on most sides, then lift out.
- 3
Add the garlic and peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes, until just softened.
- 4
Return the tofu to the wok with the black bean sauce and a splash of water.
- 5
Toss everything together for 2 minutes, until the sauce is glossy and coats everything.
- 6
Serve with steamed rice.
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