Chinese Spicy Tofu Cheese

2 servings

40 minutes

Spicy Chinese tofu cheese is a vibrant dish inspired by traditional Chinese cuisine. Its base is firm tofu, fried to a crispy crust and then stewed with a spicy sauce. Soy sauce and rice vinegar give the dish a rich flavor, while garlic and chili pepper add heat and aroma. Bell pepper and red onion soften the spiciness, creating balance. This dish is perfect for lovers of spicy Asian cuisine and those following a plant-based diet. It pairs well with rice or noodles and will be a worthy decoration for any table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 350.6
• Proteins: 24.1g
• Fats: 20.6g
• Carbohydrates: 17.3g

Ingredients

• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Firm tofu: 500 g
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Red chili pepper: 1 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Rice vinegar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Slice the onion and pepper, cut the tofu into cubes. Chop the chili pepper and garlic finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Firm tofu: 500 g
   • Red onion: 1 piece
   • Red chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 cloves

2. Pour a tablespoon of olive oil into a well-heated pan and add the tofu. Fry until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Firm tofu: 500 g

3. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and chili pepper to the pan. Sauté for five minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Red onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Red chili pepper: 1 piece

4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and ground chili pepper. Pour over the tofu in the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste