Kung Pao Tofu
- 1 block Extra Firm Tofu
- 1 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Diced Yellow Onion
- 1/2 cups Roasted Peanuts
- 1/2 cups Hoisin Sauce
- 1/4 cups Thai Chili Sauce
- 18 cups Soy Sauce
- 18 cups Red Wine Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Peanut Oil Or Canola Oil
- 3 pieces Green Onions, diced
- Squeeze the whole block of tofu over your sink, and then press it between paper towels for 10-15 minutes, with a heavy book on top.
- This will remove all of the excess moisture.
- Heat up 3 Tablespoons of Peanut or Canola oil in a skillet.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and saute over medium-high heat for 6 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.
- Remove tofu and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Set aside.
- Back into the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed, and add red peppers and yellow onions.
- Saute for 8 minutes or until soft.
- Add peanuts and tofu back into the same pot with the veggies.
- Mix the sauce ingredients (hoisin, thai chili sauce, soy sauce and red wine vinegar).
- Add to your veggie/tofu mixture and reduce heat to low.
- Let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add green onions and let simmer 1 minute more.
- Serve immediately over rice.
red bell pepper, onion, peanuts, hoisin sauce, thai chili sauce, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, peanut oil, green onions
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/kung-pao-tofu/ (may not work)