Kung Pao Tofu/Vegan Kung Po Tofu

Kung Pao is also known as Gong Bao or Kung Po is a succulent spicy stir fry made especially with chicken, peanuts, with loads of vegetables and chilly peppers. This dish is a classical dish of Sichuan cuisine which is one of the prominent cuisine of China originated in Sichuan province of South Western China . Coming to Kung Pao dish, this dish calls always for chicken or seafoods, though many variations exists and my today's recipe calls for the vegan cheese aka Tofu. This kung pao dish is served almost everywhere China,however many regions of china give their own versions depending upon the spicy level. Usually Kung Pao stir fries calls for spiciness, the popular Sichuan peppers are used to bring the spice level in this dish.

The name of this dish is believed to be named after Ding Baozhen, the governor of Sichuan province. Kung pao is literally names as Palace Guardian.If you would have went through my yesterday's post, you might have noticed that am running this week's blogging marathon with Chinese dish you can make at home as theme. After a dangerously addictive fried Chinese breadsticks, i couldnt resist to post this famous Kung Pao stir fry with tofu cubes. This stir fry served along with hot steaming rice, makes an excellent meal and we just enjoyed thoroughly our lunch. If you are a meat lover or a seafood lover, prepare this same dish and replace the tofu with your favourite meat or seafood.

Recipe Source: China Sichuan Food
2cups Extra firm tofu (cubed)
1cup Green Bell pepper (sliced)
1/4cup Scallion (chopped)
3nos Garlic cloves (minced)
1tbsp Ginger (sliced)
Oil for deep frying
Roasted Peanuts (as per need)
2nos Dry red chillies

Stir-fry sauce:
1tbsp Light Soya sauce
2tbsp Dark soya sauce
2tsp Sugar
1tsp Cornstarch
2tsp Black vinegar
1tbsp Sesame oil
1tbsp Water

Deep fry or shallow fry the cubed tofu until they turns golden brown, drain them from oil and keep aside.

Meanwhile, take the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl, mix and keep aside.

Heat the oil, sauté the ginger, garlic, dry chillies until a nice aroma comes from. Add the scallions and stir fry for a while.

Add the fried tofu, sliced bellpepper and stir fry until the pepper becomes soft.

Now add the sauce to pan, mix well, add the roasted peanuts now, and cook until the stir fry turns thick.Put off the stove.

Serve immediately with rice.

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