Quick Sichuan Peppercorn Tofu Salad

Other★ Easy16min

Prep 6m ·
Cook 10m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Quick Sichuan Peppercorn Tofu Salad

Ingredient Amount Notes
firm tofu 1 block
oyster sauce 1 tbsp
light soy sauce 2 tbsp
sweet chili sauce 2 tbsp
cilantro a pinch
garlic chives a pinch
dried chili peppers a pinch
Sichuan peppercorns a pinch

Quick Sichuan Peppercorn Tofu Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • a pinch cilantro
  • a pinch garlic chives
  • a pinch dried chili peppers
  • a pinch Sichuan peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Prepare a block of firm tofu and break it into bite-sized pieces by hand.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the tofu for one minute. This removes the beany flavor and makes the tofu softer and tastier.
  3. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, and a few dried chili peppers.
  4. Add cilantro and garlic chives to the bowl.
  5. Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, then add Sichuan peppercorns and fry until fragrant.
  6. Pour the hot peppercorn oil into the seasoning bowl to release the aromas.
  7. Drizzle the seasoned oil over the tofu and serve immediately.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Quick Sichuan Peppercorn Tofu Salad step by step

  1. Step 1

    Prepare a block of firm tofu and break it into bite-sized pieces by hand.

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  2. Step 2

    Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the tofu for one minute. This removes the beany flavor and makes the tofu softer and tastier.

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  3. Step 3

    In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, and a few dried chili peppers.

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  4. Step 4

    Add cilantro and garlic chives to the bowl.

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  5. Step 5

    Heat oil in a wok over medium heat, then add Sichuan peppercorns and fry until fragrant.

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  6. Step 6

    Pour the hot peppercorn oil into the seasoning bowl to release the aromas.

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  7. Step 7

    Drizzle the seasoned oil over the tofu and serve immediately.

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Common Questions

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.

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