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The ingredients needed to prepare Kung Pao Tofu:
- Prepare of TOFU (used 2 packs of the Cauldron brand, 396g net each) see pic.
- Take 2 packs of medium/firm Tofu, drained (30 mins), cut into cubes.
- Prepare 4-5 tablespoons of Cornflour.
- Get of Sauce.
- Provide 3 tbsp of dark soy sauce.
- Prepare 2 tbsp of hoisin sauce.
- Use 2 tbsp of brown sugar.
- Provide 1 tbsp of rice vinegar.
- You need 1 tbsp of rice wine (Mirin).
- Get 1 teaspoon of sriracha/yeos/any hot sauce.
- Prepare 3 teaspoons of cornflour.
- Prepare of Water (dash of water only).
- Take of Stir Fry & Garnish.
- Take 1/2-1 of red chilli.
- Provide 1 of heaping teaspoon garlic paste.
- Provide 1 of heaping teaspoon ginger paste.
- You need 2 of medium bell peppers (green and red used here).
- Use 1 of onion diced in chunks and separated.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of honey.
- You need Handful of peanuts, roasted.
- Take Handful of Spring onions and chives.
Instructions to make Kung Pao Tofu:
- Remove the tofu blocks from packs and press to drain them. I wrapped each tofu block with 2 sets of paper towels each, pressed with a heavy weight (book/bowl) on top to drain excess moisture. Leave to drain for 30 mins. The tofu brand that I used in the UK is shown below (2 packs). Tofu selected must be Medium or Firm..
- Whilst tofu is being pressed/drained, on medium heat roast the peanuts in a pan for 5-10mins. Check occasionally. Set aside..
- Again whilst waiting for the tofu, prepare the sauce by WHISKING together all the Sauce Ingredients above with a dash of water. Set aside..
- After 30 mins, once tofu pressed/drained, cut into small cubes. In a Bowl, stir in cubed tofus with 4-5 tablespoons cornflour and mix to coat all (see pic). Once all coated, in a heated pan, add oil and fry the tofu (on all sides) on medium heat for 6-7 mins, until golden brown. Add tiny pinch of salt. Remove and set aside..
- In the same heated pan, add oil and stir in onion chunks, garlic and ginger paste and the red chilli. Cook for 3 mins..
- Then add in red and green peppers, spring onions and stir fry/saute together for 5 mins. Add in the Tofu and mix for 2 mins..
- Then pour sauce all over and mix everything. The tofu and veggies will be coated immediately. To deglaze slightly, add another dash of water and mix. Let cook for 2-3 mins with sauce..
- Finish my drizzling 1 tbsp of honey on top of it all to coat and caramelise the tofu topping and stir! Remove from heat. Garnish with roasted peanuts and spring onions/chives. Serve with rice! 👍🏼.
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