Red Hot Chile Tofu Recipe

Name: Red Hot Chile Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sake, or dry white wine; 3/4 teaspoon sugar, or a natural sweetener; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch strips; 3 tablespoons cold-pressed canola oil; 1/4 cup minced scallions; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon hot chile paste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sake, or dry white wine
3/4 teaspoon sugar, or a natural sweetener
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 tablespoons cold-pressed canola oil
1/4 cup minced scallions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon hot chile paste

1
In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, water, soy sauce, sake, and sugar.
2
Mix well and set aside.
3
In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch and salt.
4
Dredge the tofu strips in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off any excess.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
6
Add the tofu in batches and cook until golden brown.
7
Transfer to a platter.
8
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
9
Add the scallions, garlic, ginger, and chile paste, and cook, stirring for 15 seconds.
10
Add the reserved tomato paste mixture and stir until well blended.
11
Add the reserved tofu and toss gently to coat with the sauce, cooking until heated through, about 3 minutes.

140

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Fat

Carbs

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sake, or dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Red Hot Chile 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.

Red Hot Chile Tofu

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