Dinner for 3

Schezwan Tofu

Name: Schezwan Tofu
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp oil; 1 tsp oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional); 1/2 or 1 bell pepper; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp ketchup; 4 1/2 tbsp schezwan sauce; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp cornstarch; green onion

Crisp cornstarch-coated tofu cooks with garlic, vegetables, and a sweet, tangy Schezwan sauce.

Typical price

$6.68for 4 servings

$1.67 per serving$6.68 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	a little	$0.10Typical price
Celery$2.29 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.01

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauceHoney or maple syrupVinegar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp oil
1 tsp oil
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
1/2 or 1 bell pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
4 1/2 tbsp schezwan sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch
green onion

Steps

Press the tofu under a plate for 8 minutes, then cut it into cubes and season with pepper, chili powder, and salt.
Toss the tofu with cornstarch and pan-fry it in 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch skillet for 8 minutes.
Heat the remaining oil and cook the garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, ketchup, Schezwan sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and remaining cornstarch.
Return the tofu to the skillet and toss for 6 minutes, then top with green onion.