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Kung Pao Tofu

Kung Pao Tofu 1

Ingredients

ingredients

  • 1 block of extra firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • Salt
  • Oil
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 cloves thinly sliced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 4 dried chilies
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
  • 2 scallions

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp msg
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Garnish

  • Crushed peanuts
  • Green onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut your tofu into cubes, toss them in cornstarch and a little salt, then air fry at 380°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Cut your bell pepper into 1-inch squares, slice your scallion greens and garlic, and slice your scallion whites in half lengthwise and in half vertically,

  3. 3

    Break your dried chilies in half, then toast them in a dry wok, then add 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns and toast until fragrant. |

  4. 4

    Grind the peppercorns in a mortar and pestle, then set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat oil in your wok over high heat, and fry the garlic and scallion whites until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Add the chilies, cook for 30 seconds, then toss in the bell peppers. Stir-fry for a minute.

  7. 7

    Add the crispy tofu, peanuts, and all the seasonings. Stir-fry for another minute.

  8. 8

    Garnish with your ground Sichuan peppercorn powder and scallion greens, and serve hot with rice.

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comments

2 comments

mia

made this and the sauce was crazy good.

jason

need to try this for dinner this week.