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kung pao tofu
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kung pao tofu

Sweet, salty and spicy! This Kung Pao Tofu is a stir-fry made with dried red chilies, peanuts all tossed together in a flavorful sauce!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: kung pao tofu
Servings: 4
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound firm tofu or extra firm tofu
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil
  • 1 green pepper cut into small pieces
  • 1 red pepper sliced
  • 2- 3 dried red chili pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup. roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1- inch ginger grated
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 2 tsp. sugar

Instructions

  • firm tofu drain to remove the water on the surface. Transfer to cutting board, flip on its side and slice in half lengthwise. Flip it back over to lay flat on the cutting board and cut into equal cubes. Cut red pepper and green pepper into small pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, vinegar, brown sugar. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium heat. Carefully add the tofu. Fry the tofu for 8 minutes, flipping every minute or so to brown all sides. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the pan, add the onion Sauté 30 seconds. then add ginger, garlic.
  • Increase heat to high and add the red pepper, green pepper and peanuts, dried red chili pepper and Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until slightly cooked, then return the tofu and sauce.stirring often, to combine, for 2 to 4 minutes until thickened.
  • To serve and scallion greens on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1577IU | Vitamin C: 145mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 3mg