Better Than Takeaway Black Pepper Tofu!

Kick start the New Year with this spiced and flavoursome vegan Black Pepper Tofu Dish recipe!
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[@SchoolofWok]

Here in the UK we call cornstarch 'cornflour'! It should be white, and not yellow corn flour.

[@mitchrapp9727]

Made this today and fried my tofu twice for extra crispy. It was very good! I didn’t have any bell peppers on hand so I substituted with broccoli. Will definitely make it again!

[@blakebrothers]

Wow, looks fantastic - can't wait to try it. Loving the vegan options showing up so early in 22!

[@emmahardesty4330]

Looks great, definitely will make this. People who don't like tofu...!! They just don't know that tofu is like pasta--it's meant to absorb flavors, not eaten as-is, so of course it's delicious.

[@dialga2]

Tried this last night and it was amazing. I love that you didn't shy away from encouraging using more cornstarch, most recipes just say to use 1tbsp which doesnt turn out as crispy. Looking forward to this becoming a staple

[@SchoolofWok]

Absolutely, it’s not the same if it’s not coated in cornstarch! - Chris

[@Sunila_DragonladyCH]

@@SchoolofWok It might be heresy (?) :P but I mix a bit of wheat semolina in my cornstarch to coat my tofu cubes. It get super crispy too. I need to try this sauce, I'm sure I'll love it

[@davidcopple8071]

Great channel. I just wanted to add that I almost always use my deep fryer if I'm frying my tofu at all. The main advantage is you don't have to worry with stirring it to make sure it gets evenly browned and you don't have to worry about breaking it up. Then you add it to your work with the rest of the ingredients and sauce. The only negative of using a deep fryer is because of the moisture content of tofu can easily cause your hot oil to react extremely quickly and cause the oil to overflow the deep fryer. But it's simple to overcome. You simply add your tofu into the deep fryer just a few pieces at a time to prevent the oil from foaming over the top of the deep fryer. And doing so also helps keep your tofu from sticking together. Works out great for me every time so far.

[@obijuankenobi420]

What kind of oil do you use ?

[@thejusticejen]

Looks amazing!!! My partner really struggles to eat tofu, but this crunchy method of cooking might do the trick. I’m always excited to see plant based recipes packed with flavor!

[@b.o.4469]

Why do you keep cooking it if they hate tofu?

[@gemmacasement1600]

Made this tonight it was delicious! I added even more pepper to really supercharge the pepper flavour.

[@scrane5500]

Love this! Always looking for great tofu recipes as I have a family history of Cancer and need to avoid the igf-1 in meat---thanks for posting

[@sunnymitsugames]

I love wok Wednesdays, but this new filming style of zooming into the food, and never showing Jeremy and his hands in conjunction makes it a lot harder to follow along with the recipe! Especially when you can’t even see what ingredients are at what positions on the wok clock! Please zoom out a little to allow us to follow along at home!

[@RealJohnnyDingo]

don't you want to see each molecule? 😂

[@StarDust_2077]

He’s trying to get a degree in WOKology from this dude 😂😂😂😂😂

[@scotsolomon2729]

It was perfectly easy to understand.

[@rosalindcatunao9746]

Looks so good Jeremy!

[@redriderbbgun8018]

​@@scotsolomon2729 no it was jerkkoff

[@MinhNguyen-mo5fp]

Look so good, definitely going to try to make this dish... thank so much for sharing...wish you good health always in 2022 🙏🏻🥰

[@kabirbaidhya8818]

Amazing recipe!!! Please post more vegan dishes like these in your channel. :)

[@SchoolofWok]

Thank you!, We'll work on that. - YOLO

[@MarekDohojda]

So I've done this today. Sorta, I took the marinate and the sauce and basically used it for stir-fry with more veggies. It is delicious! Only thing I will do next time a little different is add even more pepper. This is just personal preference, but I would love to have more peppery taste. It's a great recipe!! Thank you!

[@SchoolofWok]

I don't blame you, pepper is the best! - YOLO

[@samaireoctober5584]

I made this dish tonight and followed your video step by step. It was quite a debacle! First all the corn starch got clumped to the bottom of my bowl so the coating on the tofu was uneven. Secondly I spilled my sauce all over the kitchen floor and table. Then I forgot to add the spring onions (which took me forever to find since the grocery store was out that day). Lastly I added way too much oil. However, once the dish was completed it was very good. I need to work more on the frying aspect, but not too bad for a first try. My family definitely wants me to try it again next week. I think I can improve. How long on average do you think it takes the tofu to fry? Loved this btw. thank you.

[@mirthblaster36]

That looks fantastic. I'll definitely try it soon!

[@Kim-es2oo]

Looks fabulous! Thank you for clearly explaining everything that you did to make the dish. 👍

[@SchoolofWok]

Hope you enjoy, thanks for watching!

[@vixlenz]

Just made this for me and my husband!! Super delicious, thank you so much 🖤🖤🖤

[@masterphoenixpraha]

it is also very important, where you buy your tofu... buying it in supermarkets is usually like cooking some dry sponge... luckily our korean store has very good tofu that we like to cook with...

[@rhoadsa]

I just drooled on my desk at work, thank you sir

[@thedudewhoeatspianos]

My wife now insists I make this a part of our regular rotation. My toddler also loved it, so it's flavorful without being too spicy. Excellent work!

[@Good_Times_Factory]

Another amazing demonstration thank you

[@McFlurryRolo]

Made it. Loved it. Didnt have the oyster/stirfry sauce so I used sweet soy (kecap/ketjap) and a bit of fishsauce instead.

[@DominicPannell]

This will probably (I hope definitely) be my reference for avoiding bland, dry tofu.

[@trishna_6815]

just made this and its yummy! might do as a dinner party dish too as you could prepare everything, including frying tofu, ahead, and then just do a quick put together in wok at end.

[@EnlightenedCate]

Yum. This one looks delicious. Going to try it soon.

[@kaiju_k5042]

I'm making this tonight, was lucky to find an unopened bottle of oyster sauce in my cupboard and luckily I have the right cooking wine yay, that made me so happy haha. Thank you!!

[@SchoolofWok]

Enjoy! Let us know what you thought - Chris

[@stephenolson5094]

I’m not vegetarian/vegan but I love asian cuisine and I’ve really been wanting to try out a recipe with tofu! This looks delicious and I can’t wait to get my hands on some of these ingredients to try it out.

[@johndolan9859]

Jeremy has shown before doing a double fry, particularly with crispy chilli beef. I’d recommend doing a double fry for the tofu too, just to absolutely guarantee crispiness

[@gonnagetya1433]

With all the moisture in Tofu coming out to make the starch soggy after the first fry, a double fry might help but I am not sure it will give a long lasting crispness as it would chicken as there is so much moisture in the tofu. Would be an interesting thing to try to see just what the effect would be over time, does it allow the dish to sit longer or not.

[@ProfessorChomsky]

That looks absolutely magnificent, I'd add sliced green chillies to it though.

[@monikahoffmann5822]

Incredible technique! Thank you so much.

[@SchoolofWok]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!

[@AdastraRecordings]

Wife wanted us to try being vegetarian this year, I'm definitely making this!

[@vasanthiniravi6546]

Healthy creative receipe Love to make it as I am vegetation . Saw us a way to enjoy tofu. Million thanks to you.

[@SchoolofWok]

Thanks! We love tofu! - Chris

[@cameronkdmaclean]

I tried frying some tofu the other day, I cut it into wide strips about half an inch thick, and then fried them in canola oil in a cast iron. I have heard it's best to cook tofu over medium low heat, so I started with my burner around four, and later turned up to five. I waited until they started looking golden, but it seemed to take a while, and then the pieces were pretty chewy. Not sure what I should have done differently, but would appreciate any tips.

[@anonamouse9198]

My 21 year old daughter has been vegan for 5 years 🤷🏻 It worried me initially, I was too busy cooking steak & bacon sandwiches. Those days are long gone, I should’ve listened to her years ago 😞 Thanks for the meat free recipes Sir 👌🏻

[@philbooth5570]

Made this and loved it. First time cooking from your channel but won't be the last!

[@TheSakuragihanimichi]

I hace seen many UK chefs use black pepper alot in stir fries... Too much but blaxk pepper tofu is a dish and a half. I love that his deep explanation has reassured my own cooking. Excellent detail

[@mu9284]

one of the great things about the internet... the way we can learn to make yummy recipes at home.

[@0animalproductworld558]

He knows exactl~ what he’s doing 🐜 a very brilliant chef

[@frankschmitzer5824]

I love it. Wonderful. He is a great chef!!!

[@SchoolofWok]

Thanks! - Chris

[@hansdampf4055]

Great recipe. A case for my tofu recipe collection. Can't knock "Mapo Tofu" off the throne, but still a nice dish.

[@tdb517]

Imo this is much better than mapo tofu. Also, this is vegetarian unlike mapo tofu.

[@dsbmblade5053]

I love tofu so much, especially smoked firm tofu. I'll make this in the weekend, thanks for the recipe!

[@thesesignals]

this looks amazing, thank you! is there a version of this recipe with baked tofu?

[@TristanBanks]

i love your chill but serious energy man you are a cool guy!

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

THANKS -- Happy New Year!

[@beckydebassige8156]

Looks so yummy thanks for sharing, I love pepper & spice.

[@JPzizou]

Could you please do a braised tofu dish so it's wet/liquidy. Help us warm up this winter

[@cattigereyes1]

I have only used tofu in hot and sour soup and it’s tasted great each time! This looks delicious!

[@Hermyoni33]

I made this for dinner last night and it was so good and the sauce was nice and thick but still kept the tofu crunchy.

[@SchoolofWok]

It's one of my staples! - Chris

[@reapergrim76]

Awesome stuff! 👌

[@paulellington7760]

So good. Will make again.

[@atulpatel2850]

Have to make this, looks soo good. Thanks.

[@vtubeexplorer]

Dope meal, great for beginners 😊

[@tracyhill4405]

I made it. What a tasty dish! Thanks.

[@velomitrovich313]

I made it tonight and it was well received. The only changes I made, with the marinade I added some chilli oil and at the end I added some peanuts to add a crunch. Don't do what I did, however, and use a pepper grinder instead of using already ground black pepper. With our grinder, it took FOREVER.

[@vintagelaidbackhippie465]

I have made this several times and it is delish

[@SchoolofWok]

Happy to hear you really enjoy this dish! - YOLO

[@BrownRaquel]

In my bid to reduce my meat intake I am now willing to try tofu. So I will be trying this dish. Thank you.

[@SLAMSwan]

Fab! I'm going to make this tonight. :)

[@SchoolofWok]

Wonderful! - YOLO

[@markgettemeyer1145]

Damn, Jeremy - I just finished dinner and I want this NOW! Can’t wait to give this one a go at home - thanks so much for sharing your gift! 🙏🏼

[@vanessaclark3997]

Yummy. Adding to recipe list

[@no_chefs_here3194]

looks fantastic, i will send this to my friend who is vegan, i will also make it!

[@SudhirSingh-rk1jk]

I made it and it came out just wonderful! Thanks

[@SchoolofWok]

Wonderful! - YOLO

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

You should have save me some

[@Liberty4Ever]

I like tofu when stir fried in neutral oil until browned then adding veggies and sauce, but I'm definitely trying this black pepper tofu with marinated tofu and cornstarch to make it extra crispy. I shouldn't watch these cooking videos when hungry late at night.

[@sailoryaoli]

This tasted amazing! Easy too! Thanks for the great recipe. I didn’t have vegetable stock so I used chicken stock

[@legions7744]

I look forward to try this recipe, thanks for sharing

[@garbagemuncher86]

literally eating this now, it gets the Chinese wife nod of approval 😅 Also if like me your tofu stuck together when frying (I only had potato starch and it reacts differently) don't worry because it'll come right apart during the second phase!

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

That looks so delicious. I plan to try it tonight.

[@SchoolofWok]

Let us know how it was! - Chris

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

@@SchoolofWok Actually it didn't turn out exactly like yours (my tofu didn't get crispy on the outside), but l tried to follow your directions. It was pretty tasty.

[@flexiblebirdchannel]

As I today have tofu and peppers and cilantro and everything else this reciepe fits perfectly. I never though to use so much starch, oil and ground pepper. I'll see how it tastes.

[@Jahstice]

how was it? Is the pepper overshadowing?

[@flexiblebirdchannel]

@@Jahstice It worked, somehow. As I used freshly ground pepper which is hotter than preground, I used only half the amount shown. It did taste peppry, but not overwhelming. The addition of dark soy sauce at the end did change the taste, I should have used half the amount. I think the original is made with szechuan pepper. So the rather lange amount of regular pepper gives the same taste.

[@abundantlythreesixfive1263]

I’ve been a fan of tofu but now I’m a fan of you and school of wok ❤🎉😊

[@SchoolofWok]

Thanks! - Chris

[@Raddiebaddie]

Wow this looks grand!!

[@rgseven6557]

This looks so damn delicious, I cannot wait to try preparing it. By the way can I pan fry the tofu instead of deep frying it? Just trying to make it slightly more healthy :)

[@gonnagetya1433]

We have baked Tofu in a couple tablespoons of oil to reduce the fat, takes a lot longer but it is hands off. It's actually the method to make vegan 'bacon' as if you cook it long enough it will dehydrate (and become much thinner as the moisture cooks off, half olive oil half coconut oil gives it the bacon flavor but see online for recipe as it needs proper seasoning) and gets a really crispy texture. The length of baking it will affect it's texture/crispness, so you could take it out at the point you wish it to be. If I was going the oven method for this, skip the corn starch, cut into cubes, season with sauce as he does, take a baking sheet with a couple tablespoons of high temp oil spread to fry the bottom and prevent sticking and bake to desired texture turning halfway through. Then you could add back into the recipe for the stir fry.

[@subz153]

Keep the veg recipes coming Jeremy!

[@svenpe1628]

damn that looks good!

[@rileyvonbevern4652]

I always have found it easier to build the sauce as the food is in the wok. I also find for myself its easier, safer and cheaper to bake my tofu. Def dont get that texture but the taste is tgere

[@patrickmuller9819]

yes, this looks great!

[@SchoolofWok]

Thank you! - Chris

[@gryffin120]

Thanks for the recipe! I'm trying this. Your voice sounds like Matt Smith in Doctor Who. ❤️

[@santhoshiniweerasinghe2942]

Wow so yummy😋recipe 🙏 Thank U so much Dear

[@shanezveganess5969]

I'm drooling 🤤

[@Crabtree1844]

Yummy-licious dish.

[@SchoolofWok]

Thank you so much! - YOLO

[@jimbarrofficial]

There seems to be a trend toward using an air fryer for tofu recently. No oil, and very crispy as long as you don't crowd the air fryer.

[@andreasargubi-wollesen5203]

great dish - as usual - so thanks a lot! But I have to say, I prefer the old style of filming - not for the sake of keeping it the same but I felt it was easier to follow, made the structure more cohesive and most importantly distinguished it from other cooking content in its accessabilty imho.

[@1970SS]

Beautiful!!!

[@zakiarashad5008]

Nice recipe. Will make it soon. Please let me know if corn flour and corn starch same. You put corn flour on tofu. Thanks from California.

[@SchoolofWok]

Here in the UK we call it 'cornflour', but it's the same as corn starch in the US - it should be a white powder - Chris

[@carlkim2577]

The new close shots are fine. But when you pull away, you should show the table with the pots and food.

[@CATSFOREVER308]

Looks so Delish.

[@bigchief2331]

I cooked it on high pressure outdoor wok burner with carbon steel wok and it was very dark colour, much more than yours, absolutely delicious..

[@rosielee9973]

Good recipe Jeremy!👍👌

[@mochapeach844]

When Jeremy made everything simple yet delicious 😋☺️

[@moni4peace]

I have to make this ASAP! One question is cornflower the same as cornstarch?

[@goodfrenzy]

They are not the same and the recipe in the description even says corn starch, so I’m not sure why he keeps calling it corn flour?

[@flemblemming7851]

@@goodfrenzy In the UK, they call corn starch corn flour.

[@melvinamccullough647]

EASY DELICIOUS THANKS

[@SchoolofWok]

Thank you for watching. - YOLO

[@amanrauniyar5960]

It was awesome, even if it didn't look like yours!

[@ViVaL4e5cR0]

Is jeremy the real “wokstar?”

[@injunsun]

@School of Wok, you should mention, what Brits call "corn flour" is actually corn STARCH. Corn flour is the same as masa harina. It is flour, made from the entire kernel of corn. If someone went to use actual corn flour instead of starch, the result would be a coating of a fine cornbread, not a crispy thin layer of starch, as you have here. You can call what you are used to whatever you want, but if you want others elsewhere to be able to make it right, just a simple mention would be helpful. Thanks. This looks wonderful, by the way. I miss, incredibly, the properly crispy fried tofu, within a sweet and sour lunch dish at a local buffet that went out of business a few years ago (Mandarin House, Knoxville, TN). It had carrots, onion, and mushroom. I had it over fried rice, usually. I crave it, but all other local Chinese places make here make is MUSHY tofu. YUCK!

[@lamilagrosa3412]

That looks delicious

[@SchoolofWok]

Thank you! - Chris

[@phillipbingham487]

very nice.. gonna try to make this !

[@SchoolofWok]

Hope you enjoy, have fun!

[@leonhardeuler675]

How do you make / buy the very fine black pepper?

[@cf-kw5qo]

Will make for dinner tonight

[@kingmarx810]

I'd love this. But my wife hates black pepper. Will have to make it for myself.

[@AsteriETERNAL]

Yum 😍

[@mccod035]

people shouldnt hide away from tofu I love tofu it can be used in so many ways

[@Earlydoors272]

I know this is a wok channel but can I make this without one? I don’t have a gas range so I don’t think I can use a wok. This looks really good tho and I want to make it

[@SchoolofWok]

Yes, you can definitely make this dish using a frying pan. - YOLO