Dinner for 2

Chilli Tofu

Name: Chilli Tofu
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 green chile; 5/8 inch knob of ginger; 1 3/4 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp cayenne; 1/4 cup water; 14 oz firm tofu; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tsp oil; 1/2 onion thinly sliced; 5 1/2 cloves garlic; 1/2 green chile; 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp cornstarch mixed in 1/4 cup or more water

Pan-fry crisp tofu, then simmer it with peppers, onion, garlic, and a spicy soy-vinegar sauce.

$2.23per serving $$

35 minstart to table

2servings

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Ingredients

1 green chile
5/8 inch knob of ginger
1 3/4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/4 cup water
14 oz firm tofu
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp oil
1/2 onion thinly sliced
5 1/2 cloves garlic
1/2 green chile
1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cornstarch mixed in 1/4 cup or more water

Steps

Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cayenne, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
Cut the tofu into cubes and coat it with 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, pepper, and salt.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Pan-fry the tofu for 8 minutes, turning often, until crisp.
Add the onion, garlic, green chilies, and bell pepper and cook for 6 minutes.
Pour in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup water, add it to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.

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