Vegetarian Shepard's Pie

Vegetarian Shepard's Pie
Vegetarian Shepard's Pie

Monday, September 6, 2010

Chinese Kung Pao Tofu



  • 3 tbsp vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 pound firm or extra firm tofu, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil + 2 tbsp
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 small bok choy, chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup snow peas
  • 1/2 small purple cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup peanuts or cashew nuts (optional)

Preparation:

Combine the 3 tbsp vegetable broth, lime juice, soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil and the tofu in a small bowl. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, mixing occasionally to coat the tofu well. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking sheet or cover with foil and bake tofu for 15 minutes, turning once.
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, sautee the onion, bell pepper, red pepper flakes, mushrooms and ginger in 2 tbsp sesame oil for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bok choy and vegetable broth and cook for 3 to 5 more minutes. Add cabbage and snow peas.
Reduce heat to low and add tofu and remaining ingredients, cooking just until combined and heated through. Serve over rice.

1 comment:

  1. Hi Samantha :D
    I wonder why I could never succeed making this Chinese Kung Pao Tofu
    How did you do it? I'll try again for sure and this time I'll refer to your recipe as my guide :)
    Thanks also for the tempting food photos. Looks like they were made by professional.
    I'd like to invite you to submit your food photos on a Food Photography site so our readers can enjoy your creations.
    It is absolutely free and fun to make others hungry!
    Your pics should be on the Food Porn home page, that's for sure!

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