Kung Pao Tofu Recipe

Name: Kung Pao Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; ⅛ cups Soy Sauce; ⅛ cups Red Wine Vinegar; 3 Tablespoons Peanut Oil Or Canola Oil; 3 pieces Green Onions, diced

Servings: persons

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
⅛ cups Soy Sauce
⅛ cups Red Wine Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Peanut Oil Or Canola Oil
3 pieces Green Onions, diced

1
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.
2
This will remove all of the excess moisture.
3
Heat up 3 Tablespoons of Peanut or Canola oil in a skillet.
4
Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and saute over medium-high heat for 6 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.
5
Remove tofu and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
6
Set aside.
7
Back into the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed, and add red peppers and yellow onions.
8
Saute for 8 minutes or until soft.
9
Add peanuts and tofu back into the same pot with the veggies.
10
Mix the sauce ingredients (hoisin, thai chili sauce, soy sauce and red wine vinegar).
11
Add to your veggie/tofu mixture and reduce heat to low.
12
Let simmer for 10 minutes.
13
Add green onions and let simmer 1 minute more.
14
Serve immediately over rice.

280

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 block Extra Firm Tofu, 1 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper, 1 cup Diced Yellow Onion, 1/2 cups Roasted Peanuts, and more.

Yes, Kung Pao Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kung Pao Tofu

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