Dinner for 3
Schezwan Tofu
Crisp cornstarch-coated tofu cooks with garlic, vegetables, and a sweet, tangy Schezwan sauce.
$6.68for 4 servings
$1.67 per serving$6.68 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 14 oz | $2.38Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.01 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSoy sauceMustard, mayo, ketchupRelish, dressings, steak sauceHoney or maple syrupVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
- 1/2 or 1 bell pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 4 1/2 tbsp schezwan sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- green onion
Steps
- Press the tofu under a plate for 8 minutes, then cut it into cubes and season with pepper, chili powder, and salt.
- Toss the tofu with cornstarch and pan-fry it in 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch skillet for 8 minutes.
- Heat the remaining oil and cook the garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, ketchup, Schezwan sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and remaining cornstarch.
- Return the tofu to the skillet and toss for 6 minutes, then top with green onion.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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