Kung Pao Tofu — FamilyPlate recipe🥡

Kung Pao Tofu

Tofu tossed with vegetables and peanuts in a spicy sauce.

🇨🇳 Chinese
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
dinner
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
18g
Protein
34g
Carbs
30g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the tofu to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove tofu and set aside.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the onions, garlic, and ginger for 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the bell peppers and snap peas, stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  6. 6

    Return the tofu to the skillet and add the peanuts.

  7. 7

    In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tsp chili paste. Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and toss to coat everything evenly for 2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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