Hot and Spicy Tofu

Total Time

22 Minutes

Servings

4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons groundnut oil
• 1 pound firm tofu, cubed 
• red onion, sliced
• 1 red 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 corn flour
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat groundnut 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, corn flour, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.