Enlightened Sweet And Sour Tofu

This Enlightened Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe is a delightful dish from Chinese Buddhist Cuisine that is both flavorful and nutritious. The combination of sweet and sour flavors with crispy tofu makes it a perfect addition to any meal.

Vegan Gluten Free Main Course Chinese Buddhist Chinese Tofu Sweet And Sour Buddhist Cuisine
Enlightened Sweet And Sour Tofu

Ingredients

  • 1 block of firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the coated tofu cubes and cook until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the bell pepper, onion, and pineapple. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture. Pour the sauce into the pan with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the crispy tofu back into the pan and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Serve the Enlightened Sweet and Sour Tofu hot with steamed rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Small bowl

Tools

Cutting board Knife Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to drain the tofu well before using to achieve a crispy texture.

Cost

$10