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Kung Pao Tofu

25 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$13.00560 cal · 22g protein

Ingredients

  • extra-firm tofu16 oz
  • cornstarch2 tbsp
  • roasted peanuts½ cup
  • red bell pepper1 count
  • zucchini1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • soy sauce3 tbsp
  • rice vinegar1 tbsp
  • brown sugar1 tbsp
  • dried red chiles6 count
  • vegetable oil3 tbsp
  • jasmine rice1½ cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Cube the tofu, pat dry and toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch.

  2. 2

    Fry the tofu in 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high 8 minutes until golden. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining oil, the chiles and minced garlic for 30 seconds, then stir-fry the diced pepper and zucchini 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Whisk the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, remaining cornstarch and 1/3 cup water. Add to the pan with the tofu and peanuts and toss 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Serve over rice. Pull out the dried chiles before serving to little ones.

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