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A quintessential Indo-Chinese favorite, this Tofu in Black Bean Sauce features perfectly crispy, golden tofu cubes enveloped in a deeply savory and aromatic sauce. Packed with crunchy bell peppers and onions, this dish strikes a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just over 30 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick, satisfying, and protein-packed weeknight meal served over steamed jasmine rice.
Prepare Tofu and Sauce
Shallow-Fry the Tofu
Stir-Fry Aromatics and Vegetables
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A quintessential Indo-Chinese favorite, this Tofu in Black Bean Sauce features perfectly crispy, golden tofu cubes enveloped in a deeply savory and aromatic sauce. Packed with crunchy bell peppers and onions, this dish strikes a beautiful balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just over 30 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick, satisfying, and protein-packed weeknight meal served over steamed jasmine rice.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 291.51 calories per serving with 11.96g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine and Finish
Serve
This sauce works wonderfully with other proteins. Try it with paneer (fry until golden), chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces and stir-fry), or shrimp.
Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, baby corn, or snow peas along with the bell peppers.
For a deeper, more complex flavor, add a tablespoon of Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine) to the wok after stir-frying the aromatics.
For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce or a few dried red chilies along with the ginger and garlic.
Tofu is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. It's a great dietary component for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function, especially for those on vegetarian or vegan diets.
The variety of colorful bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger provides a good dose of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and powerful antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and support a healthy immune system.
Tofu contains isoflavones, which have been linked to improved heart health markers, such as lower levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol. Using minimal oil and low-sodium sauces further enhances its heart-healthy benefits.
One serving of this Tofu in Black Bean Sauce contains approximately 330-360 calories, excluding any rice or noodles it's served with. The calorie count can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Yes, it can be a healthy and balanced meal. It's rich in plant-based protein from tofu and loaded with vitamins from the vegetables. To make it healthier, you can reduce the amount of oil by air-frying the tofu and using low-sodium soy sauce and broth.
Extra-firm or firm tofu is highly recommended. These varieties hold their shape well during frying and stir-frying, and their lower water content helps them get much crispier than softer types.
The key to crispy tofu is removing as much water as possible. Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes, coat it evenly in cornstarch, and fry it in sufficiently hot oil without overcrowding the pan.
Absolutely! For a lower-fat option, toss the cornstarch-coated tofu cubes with 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Air-fry at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes or bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave. Note that the tofu will lose its crispiness upon refrigeration and reheating, but it will still be delicious.