Spiced Up Tofu

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (14 ounce) package soft tofu or 1 (14 ounce) package regular tofu
• 1/2 teaspoon ground toasted szechuan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chili black bean sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 fresh thai red chili pepper, minced (or other to taste)
• 1 green onion, chopped (scallion) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cut tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
• 2 mix the peppercorns, soy sauce, sesame oil and chile black bean sauce together and set aside.
• 3 heat a skillet or wok on high heat until hot.
• 4 add the olive oil to the skillet or wok and swirl around to coat sides and bottom.
• 5 add the garlic and chile pepper and cook, stirring until fragrant (about 10 seconds).
• 6 add the sauce mixture, stir and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
• 7 add the tofu and cook, stirring gently, until tofu is coated and heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
• 8 "pour" into a serving bowl and garnish with the green onion.