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Crispy Tofu with black pepper

A hearty take on Tofu Slaw, built on black pepper and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 45 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.8 from 2,710 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Crispy Tofu with black pepper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the black pepper elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the buttermilk and the rest of the black pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the spinach along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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