Kung Pao Tofu

with Chinese Broccoli & Brown Rice

2 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

Kung Pao, a chili and vegetable stir-fry from the Szechuan province of China, is believed to be named after a former governor of the province from the Qing Dynasty. His title, Gong Bao, translates to “palatial guardian.” Peanuts and tingly Szechuan peppercorns are typical ingredients that define Kung Pao. We also included black vinegar, an aged rice vinegar that’s often used to add richness and complexity to this flavorful dish.

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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

540 Cals (est.)

fresh

ingredients

4 cloves Garlic
2 Scallions
1 Small Piece Ginger
1 bunch Chinese Broccoli
1 Package Firm Tofu
¼ cup Roasted Peanuts
1 tsp Szechuan Peppercorns
1 cup Brown Rice
2 Tbsps Black Vinegar
2 Tbsps Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
2 Dried Chilis
2 Tbsps Sesame Oil

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Peel and mince the garlic and ginger. Slice the scallions. Roughly chop the Chinese broccoli. Drain the tofu and cut it into 1-inch cubes, then pat dry with a paper towel. With the side of your knife, smash the Szechuan peppercorns to crack them slightly. Roughly chop the peanuts.

2 Cook the rice:

In a medium pot, heat the brown rice, a big pinch of salt and 1½ cups of water to boiling on high. Reduce the heat to low, then cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.

3 Cook the tofu:

In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a couple teaspoons of oil on high until hot. Add the tofu and cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a plate.

4 Make the slurry:

While the tofu cooks, make the slurry. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, soy sauce, black vinegar and ¾ cup of water until smooth.

5 Cook the Chinese broccoli & enjoy:

In the same pan, heat a couple teaspoons of oil on medium-high until hot. Add the Chinese broccoli and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until bright green. Add the scallions, ginger and garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring frequently.

6 Make the sauce:

Stir in the slurry, sesame oil, whole dried chilis and as much of the Szechuan peppercorns as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined. Stir in the browned tofu and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened and saucy; season with salt and pepper to taste. To plate your dish, divide the rice, tofu and Chinese broccoli between 2 plates, removing the whole dried chilis. Garnish with the chopped peanuts. Enjoy!