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Kung Pao Tofu

 

Recipe By :Tofu Fest Heritage House 1999

Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Tofu

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 14-oz pkg Hinoichi Extra Firm tofu -- drained

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 clove garlic -- minced

5 pieces dried red chili pepper (or more) -- crushed

1 teaspoon oil -- may be doubled

1 stalk celery -- chopped into bite size pieces

1/2 takenoko or bamboo shoot (fresh) -- chopped into bite

size pieces

1 large bell pepper -- cut into bite size pieces

1 green onion -- chopped

1/2 cup roasted whole Cashew nuts -- optional

*Sauce:

3 tablespoons Balsamic or Jin Jang vinegar

1 tablespoon sake or dry sherry

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon hot garlic chili sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

3 cup hot cooked rice -- to serve

 

1. Drain tofu by putting on cutting board and place another cutting board on

top. Push down gently so as to not crumble.

2. Cut tofu into blocks and marinate in cornstarch and oyster sauce mix. Heat

wok or frying pan with oil; toss in garlic and red chili pepper; add celery,

takenoko,* bell pepper, green onion and sauté. Add tofu mixture and pan fry

gently. Mix sauce ingredients and add to tofu mixture simmering for awhile. Add

cornstarch and water mixture to thicken sauce. Garnish with Cashew nuts. Serve

hot with rice. Makes 4 - 6 servings.

 

Source:

" " Four Seasons of Tofu " Cookbook www.tofufest.org/ "

 

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Per serving: 356 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (27% calories from fat); 13g

Protein; 53g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 251mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Bamboo shoot Japanese name for Bamboo shoot is TAKENOKO meaning " child

of bamboo " .

Nutr. Assoc. : 3287 0 0 0 1101 0 0 2130706543 0 0 262 0 2140 4810 1396 0

3505 0 0 0

 

 

 

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