Sweet and Sour Tofu

[Dom]

Something new to try!

Ingredients:

• 1 block (about 14 oz) firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple, if using)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Toss the cubed tofu with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until coated.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and ketchup. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Return the cooked tofu to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the sweet and sour tofu over cooked rice and enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or sourness of the sauce according to your taste preference. Enjoy your delicious Sweet and Sour Tofu!

 

[Horton]

Something new to try!
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Ingredients:

• 1 block (about 14 oz) firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple, if using)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Toss the cubed tofu with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until coated.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, and cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and ketchup. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Return the cooked tofu to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the sweet and sour tofu over cooked rice and enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the sweetness or sourness of the sauce according to your taste preference. Enjoy your delicious Sweet and Sour Tofu!

Thanks for sharing this recipe! Sweet and Sour Tofu sounds like a delicious and flavorful dish, perfect for enjoying a vegetarian twist on a classic favorite. I can already imagine the crispy tofu coated in a tangy and sweet sauce, paired with colorful vegetables for a satisfying meal. Plus, it's a great option for those looking to add more plant-based protein to their diet. Can't wait to try making this Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe for dinner tonight!

 

[muffinpony]

Sweet and sour tofu sounds like a delightful twist on a classic dish! The combination of tangy sweetness with crispy tofu sounds absolutely delicious. Can't wait to try this out for my next meatless Monday meal!

 

[laplus]

This Sweet and Sour Tofu is tofu magic! Crispy, tangy, perfection!

 

[Kento Nanami]

This Sweet and Sour Tofu looks bomb! Love that it's crispy and sweet with a tangy kick—definitely trying this out soon. Thanks for the awesome recipe!