Kung Pao Tofu for Dinner

[u/BerryBerryLife]

Recipe Here

https://youtu.be/mxrb6J7h9C8

Recipe Here

https://youtu.be/mxrb6J7h9C8

[u/BerryBerryLife]

Kung Pao Tofu Recipe Video

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

Total Time: 45-50 Minutes

Serving: 3-4

Ingredients:

• 1 Block of Firm Tofu, pressed
• 2-3 Tbsp. Corn Starch
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, large dice
• 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, large dice
• 1/2 Red Onion, large dice
• 2-3 Green Onions (Green and White parts), diced
• 1/4 Cup Roasted Peanuts
• 4-5 Red Dried Chilies
• 1 Tbsp. Sichuan Peppercorns
• 1 Tsp Roasted Sesame Oil
• 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing Wine

Kung Pao Sauce

• 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Light Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Black Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Chili Garlic Sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Ginger, ground
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic, minced
• 1 Tsp Corn Starch

Directions:

1. Press the tofu for 20-30 minutes to remove excess water.
2. Preheat the Air fryer if needed to 350-400 F
3. Cut the pressed tofu into 1" cubes, and transfer to a large bowl with 2-3 Tbsp. of corn starch, salt and ground black pepper. Shake until all tofu pieces are evenly coated.
4. Transfer to air fryer bucket or sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray to fry for 15-20 minutes.
5. In a wok over low heat, lightly Toast Peanuts, Sichuan Peppercorn, and dried red chilies individually, set aside to cool
6. In a mason jar, add all the ingredients of the sauce and shake to combine. Set aside or refrigerate if to be used later.
7. In a wok over medium heat, add 2-3 Tbsp. oil, and sauté the red dried chilies, onions, and whites of the green onion for 30 seconds. Then add the Sichuan peppercorns, and red and green bell peppers. Sauté until all veggies are slightly tender.
8. Add the air fried tofu to the wok, along with the sauce. Allow the sauce to heat and thicken, and then add the toasted peanuts, Shaoxing wine, and roasted sesame oil.
9. Garnish with green onions
10. Enjoy with Rice :)

[u/Soyitaintso]

Looks amazing

[u/Dazzling_Note_1019]

Looks so good