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Kung Pao Tofu Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 small green pepper, seeded
1 small red bell pepper, seeded
1 small onion
2 Tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
6 whole dried chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tub (14 oz.) Extra Firm Tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch squares
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

SAUCE
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions:
Directions:
Cut bell peppers and onion into 1 inch pieces. Combine sauce ingredients. Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in wok over high heat. Add garlic, ginger,chili peppers, and red pepper; cook until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add onion and green pepper. Cook about 1 minute then add tofu and sauce; cook until sauce boils and thickens. Add peanuts and toss to serve.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I like celery in my Kung Pao, so I usually add 2-3 stalks celery finely diced.

 

 

 

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