How to Prepare Perfect Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sweet and Sour Tofu. A plant-based version of this classic Chinese food that is much better and healthier than take out! Tofu is a staple in our kitchen, we use it a lot and also to make recipes for you guys. Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and chili pepper flakes. Whisk pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, tamari, and salt together in the same pan. Heat half the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. You can cook Sweet and Sour Tofu using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Sweet and Sour Tofu

1. It's 275 g of firm tofu, cubed.
2. You need 2 tbsp of soy sauce.
3. It's 1 tbsp of vinegar.
4. You need 6 tbsp of cornstarch.
5. It's 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
6. It's of For sauce.
7. You need 3 tbsp of soy sauce.
8. You need 3 tbsp of vinegar.
9. Prepare 3 tbsp of water.
10. Prepare 3 tbsp of brown sugar.
11. You need 1 tbsp of cornstarch.

Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside. In generally, sweet and sour sauce can be applied on all kinds of meat including pork, chicken, ribs and fish. Tofu is a great substitute for those who are on a vegan or vegetarian diet. And the two match great with each other too.

Sweet and Sour Tofu step by step

1. Mix soysauce and vinegar in a bowl until well combined. Add the tofu cubes and let rest for 5 min.
2. Drain the tofu and transfer some of the tofu cubes in a freezer bag with tbsp cornstarch and toss to coat. Repeat this step with rest of tofu and cornstarch. Add more cornstarch if needed..
3. Fry the tofu cubes in a skillet with cooking oil over medium high heat until all sides are golden brown. Remove tofu from pan and set aside..
4. Add the garlic in the skillet and stir fry it for 1-2 minutes until they start to golden brown..
5. To make the sauce just mix all ingredients until well combined..
6. Add the sauce, and cook until thickens. Stir frequently..
7. Finally, add the tofu, stir and cook for 1-2 mins more. Then remove pan from heat. And serve..

All the sweet juices and syrups are mixed in with the sour vinegars and oils and then poured into a skillet with vegetables, tofu and pineapple. A few minutes of cooking and the flavors mingle. Toss the cubed tofu with the corn meal and salt in a large bowl. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sweet and Sour Tofu coming atcha!