recipe
China

Kung Pao Tofu

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Kung Pao Tofu

This vegan kung pao tofu is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by everyone! It's packed with flavor from the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, bell pepper, peanuts, green onions, and dried red chilies. The combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and sugar create a unique and flavorful sauce that is sure to please. The tofu is pan-fried until golden brown and then simmered in the sauce until it has thickened and all the flavors have blended together. Serve this vegan kung pao tofu over cooked rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Vegan Kung Pao Tofu (serves 2)


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 4 dried red chilies
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until it's browned, and remove tofu from the skillet.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the peanuts, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and sugar to the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
  5. Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
  6. Add the tofu again to the skillet and stir to combine.
  7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Serve warm over cooked rice.