Szechuan Tofu Recipe

Spice up your dinner repertoire with this delicious vegan recipe for Szechuan tofu! This dish is a vibrant and flavorful staple of Szechuan cuisine, known for its bold and spicy flavors. Whether you're a tofu aficionado or new to plant-based cooking, this plant-based recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for guests, Szechuan tofu brings together the rich, complex flavors of chili, garlic, and ginger with the satisfying texture of tofu. Be sure to serve Szechuan tofu with a cooling side dish. I always serve over or with white rice. Let's dive into this delicious culinary adventure and spice up your kitchen!

Makes 4 Servings

Szechuan Tofu Ingredients

• 1 18 ounce pack Firm Organic Tofu, drained and cut into cubes

• 2 carrots, peeled and diced

• 1/2 cup shelled peanuts

• 1 bunch of scallion, chopped, whites separated from greens

• 1 Tablespoon fresh grated Ginger

• 4 cloves of Garlic, minced

• 2 Tablespoons sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon of Szechuan peppercorns, ground

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

• 2 Tablespoons chili black bean sauce

• 2 Tablespoon light brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons Black Vinegar

• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce

• 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch dissolved in 1 Tablespoon of water

• 1 cup of water

• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil

Szechuan Tofu Instructions

• Place a large cast iron skillet over high heat and add avocado oil

• sauté the carrots, whites of the scallion and peanuts

• add tofu and sauté until slightly brown

• add ginger, garlic, white pepper, sesame oil, Szechuan peppercorns, salt and pepper. sauté until fragrant and the garlic cooks out

• add black bean sauce and sugar, heat through

• add water, soy sauce, vinegar, stir into the mix and bring to a boil

• add corn starch and mix into the ingredients until it thickens.

• Serve over white rice, garnish with green scallion and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy making and tasting this delightful Szechuan tofu recipe as much as I do. It's a perfect blend of heat, flavor, and texture that showcases the best of Szechuan cuisine. Whether you're enjoying it as a main course or a side dish, it's sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Don't hesitate to experiment with the spice levels and additional ingredients to make it your own. Thank you for joining me on this culinary journey—happy cooking and enjoy every bite!