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."

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

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by Suzanne 
After tweeking a few things this was really a good dish everyone enjoyed. I love hot and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2007 by MSNOEL 
Very tasty. I added chicken broth instead of water. When I open a can or box of chicken broth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by Katherine 
This was the first time that I tried cooking tofu. I made sure to drain the tofu for and hour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by ALLEYCAT27 
This has become one of my all-time favorite tofu dishes. Very fast prep time and easy for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2004 by TARMAQ 
This is fabulous! I used the 12oz package of tofu, and used olive oil instead of peanut oil.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by HAILBUZZY 
A wonderful and delicious find! We sliced our tofu into 1 x .5 inch rectangles and about 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2007 by OTTERCOON 
This was wonderful! We loved it and have made it twice so far. I used honey instead of brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by Mason & Hunter's Mama 
Don't vary off the recipe. I've done this and it never turns out the same. :( First times a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by VeggieMomma 
Well, I just made the recipe to the "T" and I was kinda disappointed that it was not as hot as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by veggiegreengirl 
Its okay, theres not a lot of flavor, so I added in a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce at the... MORE

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