Crispy Kung Pao Tofu

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Crispy Tofu

60gcornstarch
60gall-purpose flour
0.5 ELbaking powder
Kosher salt
140mlcold water
140mlvodka
450gextra-firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, carefully dried

Sauce

0.25 cupwater or vegetable stock
1 ELsoy sauce
1 ELSichuan broad bean chili paste
1 ELChinkiang vinegar
2 TLsugar

Vegetables

3scallions, whites finely minced, and greens finely sliced, reserved separately
3cloves minced garlic (about 1 tablespoon)
1 ELminced fresh ginger
2 ELSichuan peppercorns, divided
12hot Chinese dry chile peppers
2small leeks, white and light green parts only, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 cup total)
2ribs celery, split in half lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1long green Chinese hot pepper, stemmed and seeded, cut into 3/4-inch squares
1/2 cuproasted peanuts