Sweet and Sour Tofu
This Sweet and Sour Tofu is the perfect weeknight dinner! Crispy tofu is tossed in a homemade sweet and sour sauce with peppers and pineapple and served over rice.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, if using canned pineapple, then just use the juice from the can
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce, or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional, can use less for less spicy version
- 2 tablespoons oil*
- 1/2 onion, large dice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, large dice
- 1 cup pineapple, large dice (or use canned)
- 3 scallions, sliced on the diagonal
- 2-3 cups cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Dain the tofu, then wrap in a paper towel to remove excess water. Cut into cubes, then toss with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining tablespoon of cornstarch and water until combined. Then, whisk together the remaining sauce ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup, 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Heat a large skillet or work over medium heat. Add the oil and tofu and cook until all sides are golden brown and crispy. Remove and transfer to a bowl.
- Add the onions, garlic, and peppers to the skillet and cook until veggies are softened and caramelized, for about 5 minutes, tossing often. Add the pineapple and the sauce and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add the tofu back in and coat until warmed through with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and add in the scallions. Serve over warm rice.
Notes
*I've also made this with air-fried tofu, which is great if you want to reduce oil. Toss with the cornstarch as directed, then place in a single layer in an air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F until crispy and golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 286mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1274IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2mg