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Kung Pao Tofu
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Kung Pao Tofu | Vegan Keto | Low Carb

This Kung Pao Tofu was part of my Vegan Keto Challenge and turned out too good to not share! Vegan, Low Carb and Delicious! Enjoy!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Low Carb, Vegan Chinese, Vegan Keto, Vegan Recipe
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu, pressed
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • oil for frying tofu or a couple tbsp's of vegan butter to pan fry tofu
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, ground
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lakanto Syrup, maple flavored
  • 1 stalk green onions, 14g
  • 1/4 c peanuts

Instructions

Press Tofu (At Least30 Minutes Prior to Prep)

  • Some people use an actual tofu press. I DIY it -> Grap a clean kitchen towel & paper towel. Pictures will help greatly with the next couple steps.  Lay the paper towel on the kitchen towel.
  • Open tofu container. Rinse tofu. Place tofu on one end of the paper towel and fold over then fold over the kitchen towel.
  • Next I find a few heavy items that I can balance on this small rectangular towel. We want to create a pressure so the water from within the tofu presses out without smooshing the tofu to pieces. For me, I like placing a small cutting board on top then balancing a heavy pan & pot.  Press for at least 30 minutes...longer is better. 
  • Remove from towel & paper towel. Cut in to cubes.

Oil Fry or Pan Fry Tofu

  • If you are oil frying, start to get your oil hot (350 degrees) about 10 minutes before your tofu should be done pressing.
  • In a bowl add the cornstarch & water. Mix. Add the tofu cubes & shake around to coat all the pieces. Let sit for a couple minutes.
  • Oil Fry for 5 minutes, let drain on paper towel -OR- Pan fry in pan over medium/high heat with 2tbsp vegan butter until golden brown on each side. Set Aside.

Sauce & Finish

  • Add all the rest of the ingredients (not the tofu) to a pan over medium/high heat starting with the sesame oil. Mix well. Immediately turn down to medium. Add tofu & mix until all tofu pieces are coated.
    Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve warm.

Notes

1 Serving(minus oil/butter used for tofu): Calories 349.8 | Fat 23.5 | Net Carb 8 | Protein 25.4

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal