Spice Up Your Day | Vegan Kung Pao Tofu! 🍲 #simplybakings #cookingrecipes #shorts

Add a little spice to your day with our Vegan Kung Pao Tofu recipe. It's a culinary masterpiece ready to warm your taste buds. #simplybakings

Ingredients:
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp tamari
3 tbsp cornstarch,divided
2 tsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1 block of firm tofu, pressed & cut into medium dice
1 1⁄2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1⁄4 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and quartered
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and quartered
1⁄2 cup carrots, sliced
1⁄4 cup snow peas, ends trimmed
2 red chilies, sliced in half

Directions:
1. Combine rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, water, tamari, 2 teaspoon cornstarch, sesame seeds, and ground white pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss diced tofu with dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and remaining cornstarch.
3. Toss well until the tofu is well coated.
4. Place and arrange the diced tofu on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
5. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Remove the tofu from the oven and set it aside.
7. In a heated skillet or wok over medium heat. Pour the oil and saute minced garlic and grated ginger for a minute.
8. Add the remaining ingredients including the roasted tofu. Continue sauteing on high heat for 2
minutes.
9.Pour the sauce over and mix well. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes until thickened.
10. immediately.

Notes & Tips:
1. To press the tofu and remove excess liquid. Place the tofu in a baking sheet and top with another sheet. Place some weights into the baking sheets like canned goods for 15 minutes to draw excess liquid. Discard any liquid.

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