Singapore Style Crispy Tofu & Black Pepper Noodles
with Green Beans, Pak Choi and Bell Pepper
- Soya
- Wheat
- Cereals containing gluten
- Egg
Inspired by black pepper ho fan, a popular noodle dish in Singapore, this aromatic and peppery dish is topped with tofu that's pan-fried until crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. This deliciously savoury bowl is a showcase of the fusion flavours found in Singapore.
Ingredients
280 grams
Firm Tofu
(Contains: Soya)
1 unit(s)
Pak Choi
80 grams
Green Beans
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
1 sachet(s)
Cracked Black Pepper
15 grams
Ginger, Garlic & Lemongrass Puree
40 grams
Ketjap Manis
(Contains: Soya)
15 grams
Sambal Paste
10 milliliter(s)
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soya, Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)
125 grams
Egg Noodle Nest
(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Egg)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Plain Flour
½ tsp
Salt for the Tofu
1 tbsp
Honey
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
10 grams
Butter
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Drain the tofu and thoroughly pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut into 1-2cm chunks.
Add the tofu to a medium bowl with the flour and salt (see pantry for both amounts), then toss to coat.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan on high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, fry the tofu until slightly crispy, 8-10 mins. Turn frequently to ensure it doesn't burn.
Once cooked, remove from the pan to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Drizzle over half the honey (see pantry for amount).
While the tofu fries, trim the pak choi, then separate the leaves. Cut any larger leaves in half lengthways down the middle.
Trim the green beans. Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Once cooked, wipe out the tofu pan and put back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the green beans and sliced pepper and stir-fry until starting to char, 3-4 mins.
Turn the heat down to medium, then add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil.
Cook until the beans are tender, 4-5 mins. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the pak choi, cracked black pepper, ginger, garlic & lemongrass puree and garlic to the beans and fry for 2-3 mins.
Stir through the ketjap, sambal, soy sauce, remaining honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts). Bring up to a boil, then simmer. Cook until thickened, 2-3 mins.
Once the sauce has thickened, toss through the tofu.
While the sauce simmers, boil a full kettle.
Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 0.5 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins.
Once cooked, add the noodles to the tofu pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
Melt in the butter (see pantry for amount) and remove from the heat.
Share your black pepper noodles between your bowls.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The black pepper sauce delivers a bold, peppery kick that many find deeply satisfying; some felt the overall dish needed a little more seasoning to shine.
- Ease of prep: Straightforward to follow, though the tofu step adds time — expect closer to an hour rather than the suggested cooking time.
- Suggestions: Cut the tofu into smaller pieces to help it crisp up and absorb more flavour; oven-baking or air-frying are popular alternatives that some find give better results. If the sauce seems thin, reduce the added water slightly, and consider halving the black pepper if you prefer a milder heat.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and are reportedly just as enjoyable eaten cold the following day.
- Tofu tips: Patting the tofu very dry before coating is key to achieving crispiness; adding the tofu back into the pan at the last moment helps it stay crisp rather than softening in the sauce.
