It’s easy to rely on takeout food when you’re too tired to cook or simply don’t have enough time. But we have a great recipe that the whole family can enjoy that will cut out those expensive delivery fees. In the mood for Chinese? This kung pao tofu puffs recipe is vegetarian-friendly and might be even better than its chicken counterpart.
Tofu puffs, unlike regular water-packed tofu, are crispy and hollow on the inside. That is because they are fried in oil until they are golden and puffy. This makes them perfect for mimicking the crunchiness of kung pao chicken. Tofu puffs are also great for dipping into other sauces or condiments.
If you’re planning on making these kung pao tofu puffs, you can try meal prepping them at the beginning of the week and storing them for up to three days in your fridge until you’re ready to serve. Enjoy them on a bed of white rice or noodles, or toss them in a stir-fry with leftover vegetables.
This dish can also work with other meat alternatives. Just swap the tofu puffs for broiled or pan-fried tempeh. Or try it with cauliflower. Whichever way you decide to eat this protein-packed meal, this recipe is only one of the many vegetarian and vegan-friendly dinner ideas for when you don’t know what to cook.
Kung Pao Tofu Puffs
Recipe (c)2021 by Hsiao-Ching Chou. Excerpted from Vegetarian Chinese Soul Food by permission of Sasquatch Books.
Ingredients
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