
Gong Bao Tofu
The renowned Sichuan classic features crispy tofu with peanuts. It contains soy and peanuts, is 100% vegan, gluten-free, and mildly spicy.
Servings: 2
Prep time: 0
Cook time: 5 minutes
1 package of pre-made Crispy Tofu (ready-to-cook)
1 pouch of Gongbao sauce (gluten-free)
1 package of vegetables (onions and leeks)
1 bag of Peanuts
Sauce: soy sauce (gluten-free), rice vinegar, sugar, rapeseed oil, peppercorn oil, dried chilli, garlic, leeks, white pepper, salt, cooking wine and cornstarch.
Veggies: onions and leeks.
Peanuts: peanuts.
Crispy tofu: tofu, corn starch, baking soda, and cinnamon powder.
Soy and Peanuts.
Air-fry the tofu: Place the crispy tofu in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook on "Maximum Crispy" (or 400°F/200°C) for 4 minutes.
Sear the vegetables: Meanwhile, heat a wok on high heat with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the vegetables and sear on high for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Turn off the heat.
Warm the sauce: Stir 2 tablespoons of water and the sauce into the wok with the vegetables. Let the residual heat warm the sauce, or apply gentle heat just until it begins to simmer, then remove from heat immediately.
Toss and serve: Let the sauce cool slightly so it is no longer simmering. Toss in the air-fried tofu and mix well to coat.
Pro Tip: Never simmer the tofu in the sauce over active heat. Adding the tofu at the very end locks in that crave-worthy, super-crunchy texture!
Crispy tofu: refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 1 year;
Sauce: refrigerated for up to 1 month or frozen for up to 1 year;
Veggies: refrigerated and consumed in 5 days.
