Oil-Free Kung Pao Tofu

Name: Oil-Free Kung Pao Tofu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 14–16 ounces extra firm tofu, pressed for 30 minutes; ¼–¾ cup roasted unsalted peanuts (optional); Freshly sliced green onions (optional); 1 Tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp minced ginger; 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium tamari; 2 Tbsp low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 Tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp molasses (see tips); 2 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp tahini; ¾–1 ½ tsp chili garlic sauce; ⅛ tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 ½ tsp chili garlic sauce; 1–1 ½ tsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This Oil-Free Kung Pao Tofu is packed with excellent umami flavor. Along with sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, umami is one of the five basic tastes. Often described as savory, it’s a common element of Asian cuisine.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:26:39 GMT