Hot and Spicy Tofu
Description
Firm tofu, bell pepper, and red onion, all quickly stir fried in sweet and sour sauce. A word of caution - this is VERY spicy! If you like milder dishes, decrease the amount of pepper flakes or omit them altogether.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons peanut oil
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1 pound firm tofu, cubed
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1 red onion, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green chile pepper, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, crushed
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1/3 cup hot water
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3 tablespoons white vinegar
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
1
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.