Kung Pao Tofu

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Chinese-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Kung Pao Tofu

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 93.8

Description

This Chinese main features Rice vinegar, Brown sugar, Soy sauce, Chinese sesame oil, Teaspoon crushed red pepper. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. cut in bite size cubes 1/2 c Minced onion 2 lg Or 3 sm celery stalks --
  2. cut in small
  3. dice 1 md Carrot;
  4. cut in small
  5. dice 1/2 c Bamboo shoots --
  6. cut in small
  7. dice 1 c Peas; fresh if possible 4 md Garlic cloves; minced 6 Scallions; whites only --
  8. cut in 1/2" pieces 2 sm Or 1 md zucchini --
  9. cut first in thin strips -- then into small
  10. dice 1 1/2 tb Cornstarch 2 tb Peanut oil or 2 tb Chinese sesame oil -- for sauteing 1/2 ts Salt 1 c Peanuts; preferably roasted -- and unsalted

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 93.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g12%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 637.7mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 4.3g
Protein 1.0g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: brown, chinese, crushed, firm, kung, main, oil, pao, pepper, red, rice, roasting, sauce, sautéing, sesame, soy, sugar, teaspoon, title, tofu
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