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Best Kung Pao Tofu - Recipe Cost

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1 lb Really good hard or possibly extra-hard tofu such as Spring Creek *

1 x Egg white

1 tsp Szechuan or possibly Viet chile paste with garlic

1 med Green or possibly red pepper, sliced into strips

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch	1 teaspoon	$2.89 per 16 ounces	$0.02
4 Tbsp. Good soy sauce	1 tablespoon	$2.59 per 10 fluid ounces	$0.17
2 tsp Dry sherry or possibly _shao xing_ [dealcoholized is fine]	2/3 teaspoon	$22.00 per liter	$0.07
2 tsp Red wine vinegar	2/3 teaspoon	$3.39 per 12 fluid ounces	$0.03
1 c. Vegetable broth ["mock chicken" stock is good here too]	1/3 cup	$3.69 per 32 ounces	$0.32
2 tsp Sesame oil	2/3 teaspoon	$4.99 per 7 1/3 fluid ounces	$0.08
4 tsp Cornstarch.	1 1/3 teaspoons	$2.89 per 16 ounces	$0.02
8 x Scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pcs.	2 2/3 scallions	$1.09 per cup	$0.44
1/4 c. Carrots, thin sliced on bias	1 tablespoon	$1.49 per pound	$0.04
1 handf of snow peas.	1/3 handfull	$4.99 per pound	$1.04
1/4 c. Sliced mushrooms	1 tablespoon	$3.69 per 8 ounces	$0.09
1 c. Peanuts, Planters low salt, (not dry roasted)	1/3 cup	n/a
5 x Dry warm red peppers, or possibly habaneros to taste	1 2/3 peppers	$3.29 per pound	$1.44
3 Tbsp. Peanut oil, (divided)	1 tablespoon	$4.39 per 24 fluid ounces	$0.09
1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper with seeds	0.08 teaspoon	$3.29 per pound	$0.00
Total per Serving			$3.85
Total Recipe			$11.55