Pao tofu
Pao tofu is a dish that originated in China. It is made with tofu that is fried and then simmered in a sauce. The sauce is usually made with soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine. Pao tofu is often served with rice and vegetables.
The history of pao tofu recipes is not well documented. It is believed that the dish originated in the province of Guangdong. Pao tofu may have been inspired by a dish called mapo tofu, which is a dish from the Sichuan province. Mapo tofu is made with tofu that is cooked in a spicy sauce. It is believed that pao tofu was created as a less spicy version of mapo tofu.
Pao tofu is a popular dish in China. It can be found in restaurants and street stalls. Pao tofu is also popular in other parts of Asia, such as Taiwan and Singapore.
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Recipes
Vegan Chinese Kung Pao Tofu
- onion
- firm tofu
- bok choy
- parsley
- lime juice
- ginger
- hot sauce
- bell pepper
- mushroom
- snow pea
- purple cabbage
- vegetable broth
- red pepper flake
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- salt
Crispy Kung Pao Tofu Recipe
- white rice
- salt
- tofu
- sichuan broad bean chili paste
- soy sauce
- chinkiang vinegar
- ginger
- green chinese hot pepper
- peanut oil
- all purpose flour
- water
- cornstarch
- peanut
- vodka
- baking powder
- hot chinese chile pepper
- water
- sichuan peppercorn
- sugar
- celery
- leek
- garlic
- green onion
Kung Pao Tofu
- bell pepper
- bell pepper
- green onion
- cashew
- red chili pepper
- tofu
- cornstarch
- sesame oil
- garlic
- Kung Pao Sauce
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- sugar
Kung Pao Tofu
- sesame oil
- bell pepper
- bell pepper
- onion
- ginger
- sriracha
- salt
- tofu
- hoisin sauce
- soy sauce
- cornstarch
- maple syrup
- rice vinegar
- water
- oil
- garlic
- red chili
- cilantro
- peanut
- green onion