Kung Pao Tofu

Name: Kung Pao Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 14 oz extra-firm tofu (cut into cubes); 2.5 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder; 1/4 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2.5 tablespoons oil (37 ml); 3 tablespoons soy sauce (45 ml); 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (5 ml); 3 teaspoons hoisin sauce (15 ml); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml); 1 tablespoon rice wine (mirin) (15 ml); 1 teaspoon sriracha (or any hot sauce, 5 ml, add more to taste); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (5 ml); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 whole dried red chilies (or more to taste); 1 tablespoon grated garlic; 1 tablespoon grated ginger; 1 medium green pepper (cut in squares); 1 medium red pepper (cut in squares); 1 medium yellow onion (quartered and petals separated); 2-3 stalks green onion (chopped); 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (unsalted); cilantro (to garnish )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Sweet, salty and spicy! This Kung Pao Tofu is a stir-fry made with dried red chilies, pepper, peanuts all tossed together in a flavorful sauce! Vegan!

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:57:27 GMT