Hot And Spicy Tofu

ingredients

• servings: 4
• 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

recipe

preparation time: 10 mins cook time: 12 mins ready time: 22 mins


• 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.
• 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.