Simple Sweet & Sour Tofu Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple is lower in sugar, while canned is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle with salt, tossing to coat.

Sprinkle tapioca flour over the tofu and toss to coat evenly.

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

Fry the tofu in the hot oil until crispy, about 3-4 minutes, flipping to cook both sides.

Remove the fried tofu and strain out the oil, setting it aside.

In the same pan, mix together tomato ketchup, sugar, light soy sauce, and black pepper.

Add 3/4 cup of water to the sauce mixture and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add the red and green bell peppers and yellow onion; cook for about 1 minute.

Add the tomato and pineapple to the pan and stir.

Taste the sauce to check for balance of flavors, adjusting if necessary.

Mix tapioca flour with a little water to create a slurry and add it to the sauce to thicken.

Switch off the heat and add the fried tofu and chopped spring onions, tossing to combine.

Sprinkle roasted cashew nuts on top before serving.

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