Kung Pao Tofu

An original, easy recipe from Shop by Aisle.

✨ An original recipe written by AI — not kitchen-tested, so trust your taste on seasoning & timing.

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 dried red chili peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup roasted peanuts

Directions

1. Toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil together in a small bowl to make the sauce.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then fry the tofu until golden and crispy on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
4. Add the dried chilies and garlic to the same skillet and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Return the tofu to the skillet, pour the sauce over everything, and toss to coat evenly.
6. Remove from heat, stir in the peanuts, and serve hot over steamed rice.

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