SWEET AND SOUR TOFU
Sweet and sour tofu, made in just 30 minutes. A plant-based version of this classic Chinese food that is much healthier than take-out!
Provided by Iosune
Categories Main Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix the soy sauce or tamari and apple cider vinegar in a bowl until well combined.
- Incorporate the tofu cubes and let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
- Drain the tofu and transfer 1/3 of the tofu cubes to a freezer bag with 2 tbsp of cornstarch and toss to coat. Repeat this step with all the remaining tofu and cornstarch. Add more cornstarch if needed.
- Heat half of the oil in a skillet and when it's hot, add the tofu cubes. Cook over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside.
- Heat the other half of the oil in the skillet and when it's hot, incorporate the veggies (carrot, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion). Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown. Set aside.
- To make the sauce just mix all the ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook until it thickens, stirring frequently.
- Mix the tofu, veggies, and the sauce in the skillet, stir, and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Serve your sweet and sour tofu immediately with some sesame seeds on top (optional).
- Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 of the recipe, Calories 380 calories, Sugar 25.8 g, Sodium 1248 mg, Fat 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 15.9 g
SWEET AND SOUR TOFU
An easy and zingy sweet and sour stir-fry. If you're not sure if you like tofu, try this!
Provided by polaris
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place tofu between 2 plates. Place a weight on the top plate to press water out of tofu. Let sit, draining off water occasionally, 1 to 2 hours.
- Slice tofu into chunky, bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute tofu until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu and set aside.
- Whisk pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, tamari, and salt together in the same pan. Stir constantly over medium heat until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion; reduce heat to low. Cook until onion and peppers are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add tofu and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 557.8 mg, Sugar 30.3 g
SWEET AND SOUR TOFU VEGGIES
Sweet and sour vegetables made with all kind of surprising ingredients. Give it a try, it's delicious!
Provided by Candice
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of the water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
- Remove excess water from the tofu, and then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, lemon juice, ketchup, maple syrup, tamari, sesame oil, arrowroot, and ginger together.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, green beans, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini and stir-fry until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the pineapple juice mixture, tofu and pineapple. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon the veggies and sauce over the brown rice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.6 calories, Carbohydrate 94 g, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 631.8 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
SWEET & SOUR TOFU
Enjoy our sweet and sour tofu for one. With pineapple, red pepper, onion and Chinese flavourings, it's vegan and healthy, delivering three of your 5-a-day
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat half the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the tofu and fry for 5 mins, turning regularly, until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in the pan over a high heat. Fry the onion, pepper and garlic for 5-6 mins, or until the veg begins to soften. Add the pineapple, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and 50ml water, and simmer for 1 min, or until slightly reduced. Stir the tofu back into the pan.
- Cook the basmati rice following pack instructions. Serve the tofu in bowls with the rice and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
INDONESIAN SWEET AND SOUR TOFU WITH VEGETABLES
Make and share this Indonesian Sweet and Sour Tofu With Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 40m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Press tofu by placing paper towel over tofu and placing a heavy saucepan over the top.
- Let sit while you prepare rest of recipe.
- Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of the broth in a small cup until well blended.
- Add the rest of the broth, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, and cayenne pepper and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pay over high heat.
- Stir-fry the garlic, onion, and carrots until the carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pepper, celery, and mushrooms and stir-fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir the sauce well and add it to the vegetables.
- Cook until the mixture thickens. Cut tofu in strips or cubes.
- Add tofu to vegetables and cook until the tofu is thoroughly heated.
- Serve immediately over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 590.5, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 14.8, Protein 11.7
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