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Kung Pao Tofu

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This is a very classic traditional Chinese recipe, you can always use chicken instead of tofu, but after lightly frying tofu, it is tasty, later cooked and coated with sauce, they are delicious.

25 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

112 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

14	ounces	tofu	extra-firm water-packed, rinsed
1/2	teaspoon	five spice powder	divided
1	tablespoon	canola oil
1/2	cup	water
3	tablespoons	oyster sauce
1/2	teaspoon	cornstarch
12	ounces	broccoli florets	trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces (4 cups)
1	each	sweet yellow bell peppers	cut into 1/2-inch dice, or green pepper
1	each	sweet red bell pepper	cut into 1/2-inch dice
1	tablespoon	ginger	minced fresh
1	tablespoon	garlic	minced
2	tablespoons	cashew nuts	roasted or peanuts, pine nuts
2	teaspoons	hot pepper sesame oil	optional

Directions

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 cashers and stir to coat with sauce; stir in hot sesame oil (if using).

Reviews

This kung pao tofu is tasty, I used two green bell peppers and 1 large red bell peppers, I have no oyster sauce, so I used housin sauce, and it is still savory, tofu is a wonderful replacement of chicken, and in this recipe, you can't tell they are tofu or chicken after cooking with delicious sauce.
2 months ago by happyzhangbo

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 162g

Amount per Serving

Calories 112 51% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	10%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 309mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 9.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	8%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 8.0g	16%

Vitamin A	29%		Vitamin C	195%
Calcium	31%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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