How to Cook Tasty Kung Pao Tofu

Kung Pao Tofu.

You can cook Kung Pao Tofu using 14 ingredients and 14 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Kung Pao Tofu

1. It's 4 clove of Garlic.
2. It's 2 of Scallions.
3. It's 1 piece of Ginger.
4. You need 1 bunch of Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli).
5. It's 1 packages of Firm Tofu.
6. You need 1/4 cup of Unsalted Roasted Peanuts.
7. You need 1 tsp of Szechuan Peppercorns.
8. It's 1 cup of White Rice.
9. It's 2 tbsp of Black Vinegar.
10. Prepare 2 tbsp of Soy Sauce.
11. It's 1 tbsp of Cornstarch.
12. Prepare 2 of Dried Chilis.
13. Prepare 2 tbsp of Sesame Oil.
14. You need 3/4 cup of water.

Kung Pao Tofu step by step

1. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger..
2. Slice the scallions..
3. Roughly chop the Chinese broccoli..
4. Drain the tofu and cut it into 1-inch cubes, then pat dry with a paper towel..
5. With the side of your knife, smash the Szechuan peppercorns to crack them slightly..
6. Roughly chop the peanuts..
7. Cook the sticky rice in a rice cooker..
8. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a couple teaspoons of oil on high until hot. Add the tofu and cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate..
9. While the tofu cooks, make the slurry. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, soy sauce, black vinegar and ¾ cup of water until smooth..
10. In the same pan, heat a couple teaspoons of oil on medium-high until hot. Add the Chinese broccoliand cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until bright green..
11. Add the scallions, ginger and garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring frequently..
12. Stir in the slurry, sesame oil, whole dried chilis and as much of the Szechuan peppercorns as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined..
13. Stir in the browned tofu and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened and saucy; season with salt and pepper to taste..
14. To plate your dish, divide the rice, tofu and Chinese broccoli between 2 plates, removing the whole dried chilis. Garnish with the chopped peanuts..