Lazy Kung Pao Tofu...

I get extremely lazy from time to time, especially during the spring semester, but I still want my gourmet food. Well here is my extremely lazy take on Kung Pao Chicken (Panda Express again), but with tofu.


Ingredients:

• Half block of extra firm tofu
• 1/2 cup thickly chopped white or yellow onions
• 3 medium to large cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions
• 7-10 dried red chilis (depending on heat level desired)
• 3-5 oz whole cashews, salted or unsalted
• 1 cup Panda Express Kung Pao Sauce
• 1/2 - 1 cup water
• oil

Directions:

Sauce

1. In a small pot, heat Kung Pao sauce and 1/2 cup of water.
2. Continually stir, adding more water for desired consistency. (I used about 3/4 cup of water, I wanted it to be liquidy ;-).
3. Set Aside.

Tofu and Veggies

1. Wrap the half block of tofu in a paper towel to get rid of excess water.
2. Once semi dry, cube into small-medium pieces.
3. In a saucepan, heat 3 tbsps of oil.
4. Once hot, add tofu and cook on each side until a very light golden brown.
5. Add onions and cook until translucent.
6. Add cashews and garlic and cook for 1 minute (you don't want the garlic to burn).
7. Add Kung Pao sauce and red chilis. Let cook for 5-6 minutes.
8. Add scallions and cook for 1-2 minutes.









9. Serve.











*Kung Pao dishes usually have peanuts instead of cashews, but I prefer them so that's what I used.