Kung Pao Tofu - Tofu is marinated with spices and seared until crispy and then tossed in a quick Kung pao Sauce that is so flavorful and amazing. Just garnish with roasted peanuts before serving and you'll have an excellent dinner ready in no time.
5-6largedried red chiliesbroken in half (REMOVE SEEDS)
1tablespoonSichuan peppercornslightly crushed
1mediumoniondiced
1mediumgreen, yellow, and red bell pepperdiced
1ribgreen onionschopped
Kung Pao Sauce
saltto taste
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoongarlic powder
3-4teaspoonswhite sugarcan be replaced with brown sugar
½teaspoonbalsamic vinegar
½teaspoondark soy sauce
1tablespooncornstarch slurry2 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cool water
Garnish
roasted peanutsOPTIONAL
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INSTRUCTIONS
Coat Tofu cubes in salt, black pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, dark soy sauce, white cooking wine, and cornstarch. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 10-minutes.
In a mixing bowl combine the ingredients for Kung Pao Sauce. Give it a quick stir and keep it aside.
Heat a wok with toasted sesame oil. Once the oil gets smoky, add tofu coated in the marination. Sear for 2-3 minutes until lightly crispy and then take them out and keep aside.
Add some more oil and add ginger and garlic. Sauté ginger and garlic for 30-seconds until fragrant and then add Sichuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. Flash Fry the spices until fragrant.
Now add the chopped veggies - chopped green onions, red or white onions, red, green, and yellow bell pepper. Toss well for about 2-3 minutes until the veggies get soft but not mushy.
Garnish toasted peanuts and take them off the heat. Serve with rice.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kung Pao Tofu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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