Hot and Spicy Tofu

Hot and Spicy Tofu
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    12 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    22 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    903

A vibrant stir-fry where crispy tofu meets the fiery kiss of chili, all glazed in a tantalizing sweet and sour sauce. This dish is a flavor explosion that will awaken your senses!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    16 g
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    698 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a wok or large frying pan, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently add the cubed tofu and stir-fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Introduce the sliced red onion, bell pepper, chopped chile pepper, and crushed garlic to the wok. Stir-fry until the vegetables are just tender, retaining a slight crispness. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, white vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.

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Recipe View Pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables in the wok, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

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Recipe View Allow the mixture to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to a glossy glaze, stirring occasionally.

For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or omit them entirely.
Pressing the tofu before cooking helps to remove excess water, resulting in a crispier texture.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 301 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Korey Prosacco

    Next time, I'll try adding some broccoli or snap peas for extra veggies.

  • Korbin Roberts

    The sauce is so flavorful! I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Reina Kuhlman

    This recipe is amazing! The perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.

  • Elyse Raynor

    I loved how easy and quick this was to make on a weeknight.

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