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Spicy Vegan Stir-Fry Tofu

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If you're in the mood for a dish that packs a punch of flavor and spice, this Spicy Vegan Stir-Fry Tofu recipe is perfect for you. Combining crispy tofu with a rich, savory sauce and a mix of vibrant vegetables, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Tofu

  • Tofu extra firm cut into cubes
  • Cornflour
  • Sesame Oil

Kung-Pao Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Tamari/Soy Sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Toasted
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour

Stir Fry

  • 6-8 Dry Red Chili whole
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh and minced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 Shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 Green Onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Peanut

Instructions
 

Prepare the Tofu:

  • Press the extra-firm tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut it into bite-sized cubes.
  • Toss the tofu cubes in corn flour to coat evenly.
  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until all sides are golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and cornstarch or rice flour. Set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

  • In the same skillet or wok, add a bit more sesame oil if needed. Add the whole dried red chilies and stir-fry for about 1 minute until they start to darken.
  • Add the minced garlic and fresh ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and shallot. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes
    until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Combine and Cook:

  • Return the crispy tofu to the skillet with the vegetables.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the tofu and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything
    evenly with the sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.

Serve:

  • Garnish with chopped green onions and roasted peanuts.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.