Scintillating Szechuan Tofu

Scintillating Szechuan Tofu is a mouth-watering vegan dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This dish is a perfect blend of spicy and savory flavors that will leave you craving for more. The key ingredient in this recipe is the Szechuan peppercorns, which give the dish its signature flavor.

To make Scintillating Szechuan Tofu, you will need the following ingredients:

- 1 block of firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon of Szechuan peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped scallions for garnish

To start, heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Szechuan peppercorns and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for another minute.
Add the sliced onions and bell peppers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly softened. Add the cubed tofu and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the tofu is lightly browned.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot with steamed rice.
Scintillating Szechuan Tofu is a vegan and gluten-free dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The dish is spicy, savory, and slightly sweet, with a satisfying crunch from the bell peppers. The tofu is soft and tender, and the sauce is thick and flavorful.
Type of dish: Vegan stir-fry
Main ingredients: Tofu, Szechuan peppercorns, Bell peppers