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Hot and Spicy Tofu

SUBMITTED BY: RITALINCINDY PHOTO BY: Mellynne

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 66 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  22 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

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 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 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. 3, 2004 by SundayGirl
This was lovely -- very much like something you might get in a restaurant. I have been looking... 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 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 machiavelliancook
Its okay, theres not a lot of flavor, so I added in a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce at the... 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 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by Cupcake8674
This was t