Bold, crispy, and full of heat — Kung Pao Tofu is the ultimate Chinese main dish for plant lovers. Coated in glossy, sweet-spicy sauce with roasted peanuts and tender vegetables, it’s fast, filling, and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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🧈 400 g firm tofu, pressed and cubed (14 oz)
🫒 30 ml vegetable oil (2 tbsp)
🌶️ 2 dried red chilies
🌶️ Optional: pinch of chili flakes
🥗 Stir-Fry Base:
🌶️ 150 g red bell pepper, chopped (1 medium)
🧅 80 g onion, chopped (1 small)
🥜 50 g roasted unsalted peanuts (⅓ cup)
🥣 Sauce:
🫙 30 ml light soy sauce (2 tbsp)
🍚 10 ml rice vinegar (2 tsp)
🍯 15 g brown sugar (1 tbsp)
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🫚 5 g fresh ginger, grated (1 tsp)
💧 60 ml water (¼ cup)
🌾 3 g cornstarch (1 tsp)
Preparation
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Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 15 min
🕒 Total: 25 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 Calories: 360 kcal
💪 Protein: 18 g
🧈 Fat: 20 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 26 g
🧂 Sodium: 640 mg
🔥 360 kcal💪 18 g protein🍞 26 g carbs🧈 20 g fat
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Advice
Freeze tofu overnight and thaw before cooking — it absorbs sauce better and has a firmer bite.
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