Hot and Spicy Tofu

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Hot and Spicy Tofu
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Wed, 09-03-2008 - 8:45am



Hot and Spicy Tofu





Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings

"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:





3 tablespoons peanut oil

1 pound firm tofu, cubed

1 red onion, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green chile pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed


1/3 cup hot water

3 tablespoons white vinegar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon brown sugar (use substitute)

1 teaspoon cornstarch

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.

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Registered: 12-06-2007
Sat, 09-06-2008 - 12:50pm

I had this for lunch today; it was very flavorful.

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