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 & 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
THAI SWEET & SOUR TOFU
I got this recipe from a cookbook that I checked out of the library. I tried it out when we went veggie for Lent. It turned out pretty good.
Provided by Shaye
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix 3 T of stock and cornstarch until smooth In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, ¾ cup stock, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, cayenne and black peppers.
- In a small saucepan, sauté the garlic and ginger in 1 T oil until soft.
- Add vinegar mixture and simmer for about 4 minutes.
- Add cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens.
- Taste for seasoning.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2-3 inches of oil over medium to high heat until a cube of bread browns immediately.
- Fry the tofu until golden (about 5 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels, put on serving dish and sprinkle with soy sauce.
- In a wok, heat 2 T vegetable oil and stir fry carrots and scallions until there are cooked but crisp (about 1-2 minutes).
- Mix the tofu with the vegetables and pour sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 601.1, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 9.2
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
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