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Kung Pao Tofu

Smita
Spicy and tangy stir fry made of crispy tofu, peanuts, colored peppers, and delicious sauce. Easy and vegan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 14 Oz Extra Firm Tofu
  • 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • ½ Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
  • ¼ Tsp Salt

For stir fry

  • 1 medium Red Pepper,chopped into big chunks
  • 1 Medium Green Peppper,Choppe into big chunksd
  • 1 Medium Red Onion Chopped into big chunks
  • 4 Dry Red Chilli
  • 1 Tbsp Grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 Tsp Oil of your choice
  • ½ Cup Roasted Peanuts
  • 1 Tbsp Green onion

For Kung Pao Sauce

  • 3 Tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Schezwan /Sriracha/Any red chilli sauce
  • 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Rice Wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Green Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Press tofu with thick layers of paper towel or Tofu press .Leave it for 30 minutes.
  • Cut tofu into big cubes .
  • Coat with cornstarch mixed with salt and black pepper.
  • Dust off the excess corn starch.
  • Shallow fry or bake the tofu to make it crispy .Keep it in a plate.
  • Take a wok .Add oil .
  • Heat it .
  • When its hot enough add dry red chilli. Let it crackle.
  • Add ginger and garlic saute for a minute .Keep the gas flame on high.
  • Add onion and peppers .Add salt to it .Stir it for 1 minute .
  • Mix all the above mentioned sauce to make a sauce mix. Saute that with the vegetables .
  • Let it cook for 1 minute .
  • Add tofu .Mix it properly with the sauce and vegetables.
  • Mix 1 tbsp of corn starch with 2 tbsp of water .
  • Add this mixture to the stir fry.
  • Stir it and cook for 1-2 minute.
  • Add green onion and cilantro to it .
  • Serve with white rice ,fried rice or noodles.
  • Enjoy.
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