Vegetarian Kung Pao Tofu

Chinese Vegetarian Kung Pao Tofu

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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 0 Serves: 4
Author: LKK

Ingredients

  • 14 oz. extra firm tofu
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 small red chili pepper sliced and seeded
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch slurry
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds to garnish
  • 1 stalk scallion sliced, to garnish
  • 2 Tbsp. roasted peanuts optional
  • Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Minced Ginger
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Less Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp. Lee Kum Kee Premium Pure Sesame Oil
  • 3 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Stir-fry Sauce
  • 2 tsp. Lee Kum Kee Chili Bean Sauce Toban Djan
  • ¼ cup Shaoxing rice wine

Instructions

  • Looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy tofu? This vegetarian Kung Pao tofu recipe is perfect for you. Featuring crispy tofu, bell peppers, and peanuts tossed in a savory and spicy sauce, this dish brings the flavors of traditional Kung Pao to your table in a vegetarian-friendly way.
  • Use a paper towel to remove excess moisture from the tofu and chop the tofu into ¾-inch cubes.
  • Heat the oil until it starts to smoke. Add the tofu and stir-fry for five minutes on all sides or until the edges are crispy and golden brown. Set aside.
  • Add the Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic and Lee Kum Kee Minced Ginger to the wok and toss until aromatic. Add the rest of the sauce mix (Low Sodium Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Vegetarian Oyster Sauce, Chili Bean Sauce, sugar, Shaoxing rice wine, and cornstarch slurry) stirring until the sauce has combined.
  • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper and red chili pepper. Stir-fry for three minutes or until the bell peppers start to soften.
  • Add the tofu, Shaoxing rice wine and the cornstarch slurry then stir-fry for two minutes. Continue to stir-fry for three minutes then quickly toss for one minute until the sauce has thickened. Place the tofu stir-fry on a dish and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions and peanuts. Serve and enjoy!
  • For more vegetarian recipes, visit Lee Kum Kee Recipes.

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