Acapulco Tofu

The mild flavors of sweet red bell peppers were brought to life with a jalapeno and a dash of Tabasco, making a delicious bed for the tofu. Enjoyed with yellow rice made this a very nice meal.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

• 325 grams tofu, patted dry and sliced in thin squares
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon sweet chili powder
• 2 large red bell peppers
• 1 jalapeno chili, de-seeded and chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• splash Tabasco
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. De-seed the red bell peppers and slice in long thin slices.
2. Chop the onion.
3. De-seed and chop the jalapeno.
4. Place 1 tablespoon of oil in a small frying pan.
5. Saute the red pepper slices until the are soft.
6. Remove the red peppers from the pan and set aside.
7. Saute the onion in the pan add the already sauteed red pepper and the chopped tomatoes.
8. Add the jalapeno and season with salt and pepper.
9. If you wish it to be hotter, add a splash of Tabasco.
10. Lower the heat and allow the ingredients to season.
11. Meanwhile pat the tofu dry and slice it in thin individual sized pieces.
12. Put the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan.
13. Fry the tofu crispy golden on each side.
14. Remove and dust each piece with the sweet chili powder.
15. Serve the tofu on a bed of sauteed peppers.

Notes:

We enjoyed this tasty meal served with yellow rice.

Adapted from dLife.