Szechuan Tofu
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Szechuan Tofu is a spicy stir-fry of crispy tofu and bell peppers coated in a savory-sweet sauce flavored with sesame, garlic, and Szechuan peppercorn. It's vegan, aromatic, and best served over rice.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons organic brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sambal oelek, (or to taste (Note 1))
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, (minced)
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil, (divided)
- 1 (16 ounce/454 gram) package super-firm tofu, (diced (about 1/2-inch))
- 1 medium red bell pepper, (roughly chopped)
- 2 scallions, (white and green parts separated and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, (ground with a mortar and pestle (Note 2))
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Cooked rice, (for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 1588mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 842mg
- Calcium
- 198mg
- Iron
- 8mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1588MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.