100% pure Vermont maple syrup used to create the baked tofu used in Tofu Kung Pao Rice
Tofu Kung Pao Rice
Recipe derived from the list of ingredients on Tofu Kung Pao package bought from the Good Food Store deli (Missoula, MT)
1lb.extra firm Tofu, drained and pressed, sliced into 8 slices
**Tofu Marinade**
1 cup Maple Syrup
1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Oil
3 cloves Garlic, pressed or chopped fine
** Kung Pao**
1 1/2 cups Brown Rice (~3 cups cooked)
1 bunch Green Onion,chopped
1 Carrot, shredded
1/2 cup Raw Spanish Peanuts
1 tsp crushed Red Pepper
**sauce**
3 T Soy Sauce (Tamari prefered)
1 T Rice Vinegar (can use Cider)
1 T Toasted Sesame Oil
1 T Corn Starch
3 cloves Garlic, pressed or chopped fine
splash of water
1.Marinate Tofu at least 8 hours, turning at least once
2.Bake Tofu at 375 F on oiled sheet pan for 30 minutes (or until edges brown) turning at 15 minutes
3. Bake Peanuts at same time on un-oiled pan for 20 minutes
4.Dice Tofu into 1/4 inch cubes
5.Cook Rice
6.Thicken sauce in sauce pan
7.Mix all