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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. 1

    Fry the tofu cubes in vegetable oil until golden.

    6 min

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and chili and fry until fragrant.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Add the bell pepper and stir-fry briefly.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Splash in the soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Toss over high heat until the sauce reduces to a glaze.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Scatter the scallions over the top.

    1 min

  7. 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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