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Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sweet and sour tofu is a delicious and healthy Chinese dish, usually served as a side dish or main. It’s made with marinated tofu that’s stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce. The tofu is usually lightly battered and fried until it’s golden and crunchy. The sauce is a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and chili peppers, giving it a sweet, sour and spicy flavor. It’s a great way to enjoy tofu and can be served with steamed white rice or noodles.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (14-ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced

Directions

  • Step 1
    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic powder, ginger, and pepper until well-combined.
  • Step 3
    Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

Comments

Anonymous
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This Sweet and Sour Tofu is delicious! The tofu is perfectly cooked and the sweet and sour sauce is perfectly balanced. Highly recommend!
Anonymous
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Sweet and Sour Tofu is a delicious vegan dish! Sweet and tangy flavors combine with fried tofu to make an amazing meal. The flavor is unreal, and the tofu is cooked perfectly!
Anonymous
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Sweet and Sour Tofu is a delicious vegan alternative to its classic Chinese takeout counterpart. The flavors are perfectly balanced with the perfect mix of sweet and sour. Highly recommend!

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