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Kung Pao-Inspired Double Tofu
Veggie
Spicy
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Kung Pao-Inspired Double Tofu

with Gingery Rice

10 min
Difficulty: 2/3
Chinese

This vegetarian dish is inspired by beloved Chinese classic, kung pao. Crushed peanuts, crisp veggies, rich sauce and a bed of fragrant ginger rice help to bring the dish to life. Ingredients: Tofu (non-GMO soybean, water, calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride) (soy) • Sweet bell pepper • Basmati rice • Celery • Vegetarian oyster sauce (water, sugars (sugar, fancy molasses), salt, modified corn starch, soy sauce (soybean, maltodextrin, salt), hydrolyzed soy protein, mushroom juice concentrate, soybean oil, yeast extract, natural flavour (soy), xanthan gum, phosphoric acid, caramel, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate) (soy) • Peanut butter (peanuts, sugar (sugar, cane sugar, corn maltodextrin), soybean oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil (cotton seed oil, rapeseed oil), palm oil, salt, mono- and diglycerides) (peanut) • Sweet chili sauce (sugars (sugar, glucose), water, modified corn starch, apple cider vinegar, vinegar, chili peppers, salt, ginger, dehydrated red bell pepper, spices, dried garlic, crushed chilies, soybean oil, natural flavour, xanthan gum, acetic acid, citric acid, canola oil, paprika oleoresin, natural paprika flavour, caramel, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, calcium disodium EDTA) • Peanuts • Ginger • Cornstarch • Green onion.

Allergens

Triticale
Soy
Mustard
Wheat
Milk
Sulphites
Crustaceans
Egg
May contain traces of allergens
Peanuts
Sesame
Tree nuts
Fish
Gluten
Peanuts

Utensils

Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Large Non-Stick Pan
Medium Pot
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Medium Bowl

Tags

30-min-or-less
Veggie
Spicy
Quick
Ingredients
Tofu

Tofu

2 unit(s)

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

0.75 cup

Celery

Celery

3 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit(s)

Ginger

Ginger

15 g

Green Onion

Green Onion

2 unit(s)

Peanuts, chopped

Peanuts, chopped

28 g

Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

Vegetarian Oyster Sauce

0.25 cup

Sweet Chili Sauce

Sweet Chili Sauce

2 tbsp

Cornstarch

Cornstarch

9 g

Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter

1 unit(s)

Oil

Oil

2 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.125 tsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.063 tsp

Preparation
1
Cook rice

  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • Peel, then grate or mince half the ginger (use all for 4 servings).
  • Heat a medium pot over medium-high.
  • Meanwhile, using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • When the pot is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, rice and ginger. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until fragrant. 
  • Stir in 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt.
  • Bring to a boil over high, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
    Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.

2
Prep and fry tofu

  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
  • While pan heats, pat tofu thoroughly dry with paper towels, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer to a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cornstarch over top, then toss to coat.
  • When pan is hot, add 1 tbsp oil, then tofu. (NOTE: Cook tofu in 2 batches for 4 servings, using 1 tbsp oil per batch) Pan-fry for 6-8 min, tossing occasionally, until crispy and golden.
  • Transfer tofu to a plate.

3
Prep

  • While tofu cooks, core, then cut pepper into 1/2 inch-pieces.
  • Thinly slice celery.
  • Thinly slice green onions.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (3/4 cups) warm water and peanut butter. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add sweet chili sauce and oyster sauce. Whisk to combine.

4
Cook veggies

  • Reheat the same pan (from step 2) over medium.
  • When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, celery and peppers.
  • Cook for 2-4 min, stirring often, until veggies are tender-crisp.

5
Finish tofu

  • Add tofu and sauce mixture to pan (TIP: if sauce mixture has settled, re-whisk before adding). Stir to coat.
  • Cook for 1-2 min, stirring occastionally, until sauce thickens slightly.

6
Finish and serve

  • Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in half the green onions.
  • Divide rice between plates.
  • Top with tofu and veggies.
  • Sprinkle peanuts and remaining green onions over top.

7
Modularity Step (under step 2)

If you've opted for double tofu, cook in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the regular portion of tofu. Work in batches, if necessary. 

Nutrition per serving

1020

kcal

Calories

47

g

Fat

7

g

Saturated Fat

101

g

Carbohydrate

21

g

Sugar

7

g

Dietary Fiber

46

g

Protein

5

mg

Cholesterol

1780

mg

Sodium

0

g

Trans Fat

750

mg

Potassium

1150

mg

Calcium

8

mg

Iron

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