BEST KUNG PAO TOFU RECIPE EVER (YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!)
Provided by Meredith James
Total Time 40 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Use a tofu press or DIY pressing method to squeeze any excess liquid out of the tofu.
- While your tofu is pressing, prep your veggies.
- Once the tofu has been pressed, transfer it to a cutting board, place the block on its side, and slice it lengthwise. Next, flip it back over to lie flat and cut the tofu into 32 equal-sized cubes, roughly 1-2” each.
- Arrange the tofu cubes in a shallow container, so that they make one even layer.
- Place the tofu to one side and combine 2 tbsp of soy sauce with 2 tbsp of cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk them together, then pour the sauce over the tofu.
- Flip the tofu cubes to ensure all sides are well coated in the marinade, then leave to sit while you make the Kung Pao sauce.
- Take a medium bowl and add the remaining ¼ cup of soy sauce, ½ cup of water, and the remaining 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Next, add the vinegar, sherry, brown sugar, and Sambal (I would recommend using a maximum of 3 tsp of Sambal if you like your sauce spicy, but start with less and add more to taste).
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add 2 tbsp of sesame oil.
- Once the sesame oil is warm, add the marinated tofu cubes, being careful of splattering oil.
- Fry the tofu for 8-10 minutes, occasionally flipping and stirring to ensure it cooks evenly and get nice and crispy on all sides.
- Once all sides of the tofu cubes are browned, remove the cubes from the heat and set to one side.
- Add the final tbsp of sesame oil to the hot pan, then add the ginger, garlic, and scallion whites and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Increase the heat to high, then place the zucchini and peppers in the pan.
- Cook the veggies for 3-4 minutes, occasionally stirring, then add the tofu and sauce to the pan.
- Stir-fry everything for 2-4 minutes. The sauce should thicken, and all the ingredients should be well coated.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with the halved peanuts and scallion greens.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4
KUNG PAO TOFU RECIPE | EATINGWELL
Tofu and lots of fresh vegetables are stir-fried in just a bit of oil in this traditional Chinese dish. In the Sichuan province of China where this dish originates, the tofu wouldn't be deep-fried like it is so often in America. Similarly, in our version of this takeout favorite we stir-fry the ingredients in only a little bit of oil.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Tofu Recipes
Total Time 30 minutes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat tofu dry and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Combine with 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder in a medium bowl.
- Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
- Meanwhile, whisk water, oyster sauce, cornstarch and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder in a small bowl.
- Add broccoli, yellow and red bell pepper to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to low, add the oyster sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Return the tofu to the pan along with peanuts and stir to coat with sauce; stir in hot sesame oil (if using).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4 calories, CarbohydrateContent 16.3 g, FatContent 10.8 g, FiberContent 4.6 g, ProteinContent 11.6 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.5 g, SodiumContent 621.8 mg, SugarContent 6.2 g
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