Hot and Spicy Tofu Recipe
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Hot and Spicy Tofu

By: RITALINCINDY 
"Firm tofu, bell pepper, and red onion, all quickly stir fried in a sweet and sour sauce. A word of caution - this is VERY spicy! If you like milder dishes, decrease the amount of pepper flakes or omit them altogether."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (145)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
22 Min

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 pound firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 307 | Total Fat: 20.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by Suzanne   view full review
After tweeking a few things this was really a good dish everyone enjoyed. I love hot and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by MSNOEL   view full review
Very tasty. I added chicken broth instead of water. When I open a can or box of chicken broth...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Katherine   view full review
This was the first time that I tried cooking tofu. I made sure to drain the tofu for and hour...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by ALLEYCAT27   view full review
This has become one of my all-time favorite tofu dishes. Very fast prep time and easy for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2004 by TARMAQ   view full review
This is fabulous! I used the 12oz package of tofu, and used olive oil instead of peanut oil....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by HAILBUZZY   view full review
A wonderful and delicious find! We sliced our tofu into 1 x .5 inch rectangles and about 3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by OTTERCOON   view full review
This was wonderful! We loved it and have made it twice so far. I used honey instead of brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by VeggieMomma   view full review
Well, I just made the recipe to the "T" and I was kinda disappointed that it was not as hot as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Mason & Hunter's Mama   view full review
Don't vary off the recipe. I've done this and it never turns out the same. :( First times a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by veggiegreengirl   view full review
Its okay, theres not a lot of flavor, so I added in a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce at the...

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