Vegan Kung Pao with Tofu

Name: Vegan Kung Pao with Tofu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 400 g marinated tofu; 400 g kapia pepper; 4 spring onions; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 15 g fresh ginger (grated); 80 g peanuts (roasted); 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper (ground); chili (flakes or powder); 5 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp cane sugar; 2 tsp cornstarch; 1 pinch salt; 400 g jasmine rice

Prep20 minCook20 minTotal40 minServes4Easy★★★★★ 4.5 · 2 ratings

Asian Mains high protein nutty quick make ahead spiced

Nika’s PickTOFU+30g protein

Recipe by Nikoleta, vegan cook and author of every recipe in the Tofu app · @surovadcerka

Authentic Chinese kung pao without meat featuring crispy tofu and the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine. A perfect blend of sweet-spicy sauce and tender tofu that transports you straight to Beijing's street food scene.

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Ingredients

kung pao

400 g marinated tofu
400 g kapia pepper
4 spring onions
4 cloves garlic (minced)
15 g fresh ginger (grated)
80 g peanuts (roasted)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper (ground)
chili (flakes or powder)

sauce

5 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp cane sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1 pinch salt

serve with

400 g jasmine rice

Contains: gluten, nuts, sesame, soy

How to make it

Cut the tofu into cubes about 1–1.5 cm in size. Smaller cubes cook more quickly and evenly.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok. Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil for extra flavor.

Nutrition

735Calories

30 gProtein

102 gCarbs

24 gFat

6 gFiber

per serving

Vegan Kung Pao with Tofu