Hot and Spicy Tofu

Hot and Spicy Tofu: Submitted by: Sugar | Date Added: 21 Oct 2009 Ingredients:

* 3 tablespoons peanut oil
* 1 pound firm tofu, cubed
* 1 red onion, sliced
* 1 red bell pepper, sliced
* 1 green chile pepper, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, crushed
* 1/3 cup hot water
* 3 tablespoons white vinegar
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Cooking Instructions:

Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell pepper, Chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.