Name: Chinese Tofu and Kung Pao Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 14 oz of firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1/4 cup of cornstarch; 1/2 cup of oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup of peanuts; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp of ginger, grated; For Kung Pao Sauce:; 3 tbsp of soy sauce; 2 tbsp of hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp of rice wine vinegar; 1 tbsp of brown sugar; 1 tbsp of cornstarch; 1 tbsp of sesame oil; 1/2 tsp of dried red chilies (optional)

How To Make Chinese Tofu and Kung Pao Sauce Recipe

Golden fried tofu cooked in spicy Kung Pao sauce with veggies is a classic Chinese dish that’s quick, easy, and oh so tasty.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

14 oz of firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup of cornstarch
1/2 cup of oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup of peanuts
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp of ginger, grated
For Kung Pao Sauce:
3 tbsp of soy sauce
2 tbsp of hoisin sauce
2 tbsp of rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp of brown sugar
1 tbsp of cornstarch
1 tbsp of sesame oil
1/2 tsp of dried red chilies (optional)

Instructions

Press the tofu with a paper towel to remove excess water. Cut the tofu into small cubes and toss them in cornstarch.
In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry the tofu until golden brown and crispy. Remove tofu from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, peanuts, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the Kung Pao sauce.
Add the Kung Pao sauce to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the fried tofu to the pan and coat it with the sauce.
Serve hot and garnish with additional green onions and peanuts.