Kung Pao Tofu
15 mineasy2 servingsveganvegetarianunder-20-min
Ingredients
- Tofu400 g, firm, cubedOn hand
- Bell pepper1, dicedOn hand
- Chili pepper2, slicedOn hand
- Scallions3, slicedOn hand
- Garlic3 cloves, mincedOn hand
- Rice200 g, cookedOn hand
- Soy sauce2 tbspoptional
- Vinegar1 tbspoptional
- Sugar1 tspoptional
- Sesame oil1 tspoptional
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Steps
- 1
Fry the tofu cubes in vegetable oil until golden.
6 min
- 2
Add the garlic and chili and fry until fragrant.
1 min
- 3
Add the bell pepper and stir-fry briefly.
2 min
- 4
Splash in the soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
1 min
- 5
Toss over high heat until the sauce reduces to a glaze.
3 min
- 6
Scatter the scallions over the top.
1 min
- 7
Serve with steamed rice.
1 min
Cook’s note. Vinegar goes in last-minute; cooked long, its sharpness turns dull.
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