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Crispy Tofu and Peppers

Crispy Tofu and Peppers
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 14oz/400g Firm or Extra Firm Tofu
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch more as needed
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp garlic grated
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce more to taste
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce more to taste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • vegetable oil as needed for frying tofu
  • scallions/cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin, chili sauce and sesame oil.
  • Drain and press tofu with towels to remove moisture. Cut into 24 cubes and coat in cornstarch.
  • Heat up a wide pan and add enough oil to cover the bottom. When oil is hot, place tofu cubes in oil and fry 2 minutes on each side until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate. Remove excess oil from pan leaving 2 tbsp in pan.
  • When oil is hot, add onion and peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in ginger and garlic and cook for a minute. Whisk sauce and add it to the pan. Mix well. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Taste and add more soy sauce or chili sauce per your taste. Garnish with scallions and/or cilantro. Serve over rice.