Culinary Delights
Chinese New Year-Inspired Brunch Recipes Just because the New Year has passed us by doesn’t mean we can’t still indulge in some Chinese New Year-inspired preparations we love! Bottomless Brunch has compiled a list of tasty dishes to share with family and friends that might just become your go-to staples…
Salt and Pepper Tofu 14 ounces firm tofu 2 tbsp corn flour 1 tsp Sichuan ground into a powder 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 red peppers sliced into pieces ¼ of a whole broccoli head, chopped into small florets 3.5 ounces beansprouts 2 tsp low-salt soy sauce Sweet chili oil, for drizzling
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Start by making sure the tofu is dry, as this will give it a firmer texture once cooked. Achieve this by wrapping it in kitchen roll to soak up any excess moisture or place a chopping board on top for 20 mins to squeeze out the liquid. Cut the tofu in half down the middle and cut each piece into four triangles, then in half again until there are 16 pieces. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the corn flour, Sichuan and 1 tsp of salt and coat each piece of tofu in the mixture. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan or wok and add in sliced peppers and broccoli and stir fry until soft. Next add in the beansprouts and soy sauce, cooking for another 2 mins, so the vegetables are crunchy. Heat another tbsp of oil in a large pan and fry the coated tofu for 10 minutes, turning the pieces halfway through cooking. Once crisp, serve on top of the vegetables and drizzle with some sweet chili sauce.
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For a vegan option full of flavor, try this salt and pepper tofu recipe. It’s quick and easy to make and has a good combination of spicy, sweet, and earthy flavors that should go down well with everyone. Serves 4
