Hot and Spicy

Two words I've come to love and like Pavlov's dogs, my taste buds start watering. I can't help it.

Hot and Spicy Tofu
from Allrecipes

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound firm tofu, cubed
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green chile pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup hot water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation:
1. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.

Tine's Notes:  I used plain vegetable oil which was fine. My tofu was medium texture so it crumbled a bit while cooking, but overall held up. I must be colorblind, I used a regular onion and green bell pepper (this is what happens when you go with on-hand ingredients, right?) Instead of using a chile pepper, I used Thai chili paste, a dab will do ya, trust me. My inner saucier would have preferred more so I recommend adding more water.