HOT AND SPICY TOFU

The more chilie pepper and crushed red pepper flakes you use in the recipe, the hotter it gets! Firm tofu is the easiest to work with. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com.

HOT AND SPICY TOFU

3 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 pound firm tofu, cubed
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 green chile pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup hot water
3 Tbsp. white vinegar
3 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Heat oil in wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell peppers, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.