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Sweet And Sour Tofu

Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14-16 oz block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Press the tofu for 10-15 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss the cubes with the 3 tbsp cornstarch and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu in a single layer and fry for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the bell pepper and onion for 2 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Whisk together the ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 cup water, and the remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pour into the skillet with the vegetables and pineapple. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Return the tofu to the skillet, toss gently to coat, heat through for 1 minute, and serve right away over rice.

Notes

If you prefer a thinner sauce, add an extra 2 to 3 tablespoons of water when you stir in the slurry. The sauce tightens as it cools, so serve it hot off the stove. For a little heat, stir 1 teaspoon of sriracha into the ketchup mixture.