85,000VND
This sweet and sour tofu is made with crispy tofu and red bell pepper chunks in a tangy pineapple sauce.
The tofu is crisp with a perfect texture and the sweet and sour sauce is unbelievably delicious! It comes together quickly and tastes amazing as meal prep too!
Served with rice
Categories: Tofu, Vegetarian/Vegan
Tags: sweet and sour, tofu, Vegetarian
Description
Sautéed Tofu with Sweet and Sour Sauce is a delightful vegetarian dish that combines the soft texture of tofu with a tangy and flavorful sauce. It’s a great option for a quick and healthy meal, served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- Firm tofu: 14 oz (1 block), drained and pressed
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup (for coating)
- Vegetable oil: 2-3 tbsp (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper: To taste
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Ketchup: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 1/4 cup
- Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tsp, minced (optional)
- Cornstarch: 1 tbsp mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Pineapple chunks: 1/2 cup (optional)
- Bell peppers: 1/2 cup, diced (red or green)
- Onion: 1 medium, diced