SZECHWAN TOFU TRIANGLES IN TRIPLE PEPPER SAUCE

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This is one of the tastiest ways I have ever prepared tofu. It's a great and flavorful vegetarian dish hailing from Mollie Katzen's "The Enchanted Broccoli Forest." Mollie says: "I like to blanch the tofu triangles in simmering water for about 10 minutes ahead of time to really firm them up. Then I drain them thoroughly and proceed with the recipe. This step is optional, and can be done up to several days ahead of time. If youÕre not going to use the pre-cooked tofu within a few hours of boiling it, store it in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator."

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs very firm tofu
6 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 3/4 cups water
1/4 cup cider vinegar, plus
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey or 3 tablespoons sugar
8 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dry mustard
4 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups chopped onions (1-inch chunks)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, in strips
1 medium red bell pepper, in strips
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes
6 scallions, minced (include greens as well as whites)

Steps:

  • Cut the tofu into triangles about 1/2 inch thick and about 2 1/2 inches on the long side.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot enough to bounce a bread crumb, add the tofu pieces and fry them on each side for a few minutesÐ until lightly crisp. Remove the tofu and drain on paper towels. (You may have to fry the tofu in batches.).
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sherry, soy sauce, water, vinegar, honey or sugar, garlic, and dry mustard. Place the saucepan over medium heat and heat until just before the boiling point, then remove from heat Place the cornstarch in a small bowl and pour in a little of the hot liquid, whisking until it dissolves. Return this mixture to the saucepan, whisking as you pour. Set aside, leaving the whisk in there (youÕll need it again).
  • Heat the wok or skillet again. Add the remaining tablespoon or two of oil and the onion, and cook the onion over high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the bell peppers, salt, and black and red pepper to taste, and cook for only 1 to 2 minutes longer. Gently stir in the tofu triangles.
  • Whisk the sauce (from step 3) to recombine, and quickly pour it into the wok. Stir and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the sauce is thick and everything is coated. Toss in the scallions at the very end, and serve hot, over rice.

Nutrition Facts :

sandra dwomoh
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ziad Aladdin
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This recipe was a waste of time. The tofu was mushy and the sauce was bland.


Amir Afzal
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The tofu was not crispy and the sauce was too spicy.


Azad Adrian
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The tofu was crispy, but the sauce lacked flavor.


Olivia Roy
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful.


Lolo Awad
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I love Szechwan tofu and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


matiwos negash
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This was the first time I've made Szechwan tofu and it turned out great. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was delicious.


Shumaila4 Majid
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the crispy tofu and the flavorful sauce.


Shaylie Cathey
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


sujal ramoo
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Pc
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The tofu was crispy and the sauce was delicious.


Hasnayen Rakib
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These Szechwan tofu triangles were crispy and flavorful. The sauce was also very good, with a nice spicy kick.


Craig Williams
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The tofu triangles were a great way to mix up my usual tofu routine. The triple pepper sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of heat and flavor.


Mohammed Khalid
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I've never tried Szechwan tofu before, but this recipe made me a fan. The tofu was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bianca Is a MaTiRiAl gUrL
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The tofu was crispy and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.