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Tofu in Black Bean Sauce

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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In this exotic dish, melt-in-the-mouth tofu is combined with crunchy and juicy veggies and flavoured with black bean sauce. Red chilli roundels add to the spice quotient of the Tofu in Black Bean Sauce making it a truly rare treat.
The black bean sauce gives the dish a fabulous flavour that you will thoroughly enjoy. Even though we have used firm tofu, it is still very soft and must be handled with care.
You can also try making the Tofu, Broccoli and Red Cabbage Stir Fry and the Chinese Barbequed Tofu with Sesame Noodles .
Tofu in Black Bean Sauce recipe - How to make Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
7 Mins
Total Time
22 Mins
Makes
3 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 1/4 cups firm tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer) cubes
1 1/2 tbsp black bean sauce
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp sesame (til) oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped capsicum
2 tbsp fresh red chilli roundels
1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
Method
- Combine the cornflour and ¼ cup of water in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Boil enough water in a deep non-stick, add the tofu and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring it gently.
- Strain it using a strainer and keep aside.
- Heat the sesame oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions, capsicum and fresh red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the black bean sauce, soy sauce, sugar and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for few seconds, while stirring continuously.
- Add the corn flour-water mixture and ¾ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the tofu, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring it occasionally.
- Serve immediately.
Tofu in Black Bean Sauce recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 160 cal |
Protein | 7.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 15.4 g |
Fiber | 5.7 g |
Fat | 8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 734.1 mg |
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Nalina
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is a tasty dish, although I made some adjustments. I fried the tofu and did not add any salt because the black bean and soy sauce are salty. Additionally, I added fresh ginger when cooking the onions and peppers in sasame oil. Great.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Nalima, Thank you for your kind words and your suggestions....

Nalina
March 13, 2025, midnight

Christine Anthony
March 13, 2025, midnight

Riya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tofu in black bean sauce.. just melts in the mouth.. i love the taste of the black bean sauce.. enjoyed it with fried rice..