Chili Tofu (no fry, vegan, lightened up, GF option)
No-fry Chili Tofu is a spinoff of Chili Paneer. All the deliciousness minus the fat and calories. Chili Tofu is vegan and there is a gluten-free option.
Make a paste with wheat durum flour (Indian atta), cornstarch, Kashmiri chili powder, salt, and water.
Squeeze out excess water from the tofu by wrapping it in a paper towel and placing a heavy pan over it. Add cubed tofu to the paste and coat it well.
Heat a nonstick wok ( I love Ballarini ) on medium heat, once hot, add oil.
Add the tofu, try and place the pieces slightly far apart so they don't stick together. Mine is a little close. Cook on one side for about 3 minutes.
Flip. Notice how the tofu gets crispy. Cook for about 4 minutes until the other side gets nice and crispy.
Set aside.
Prepare Chili Tofu - Work Quick
Chop the ginger and garlic. Cube the onion, red and green bell peppers into 1-inch cubes. Set aside the Cornstarch Slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1/4 cup water).
Heat up the same wok on medium heat, once hot, add oil. Add ginger, garlic, and dry red chilies. Saute for 30 seconds.
Add the onion, red & green bell peppers. Saute for 1-minute max.
Now add ketchup.
Add dark soy sauce. For gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce/tamari.
Add the cornstarch slurry.
Stir fry for about 30 seconds. The sauce should slightly thicken and become glossy.
Add the crispy tofu. Stir for about 30 seconds.
Add rice wine vinegar.
Add scallions. Stir. Turn off the stove.
Notes
for Gluten-Free option: Use GF soy sauce or tamari. Skip the durum wheat flour and replace it with cornstarch instead.