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Sweet & Sour Tofu

Cultural Context

Sweet and Sour Tofu is a beloved dish in Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed for its vibrant flavors and appealing colors. Traditionally, this dish symbolizes harmony and balance, combining the sweetness of pineapple and sugar with the tanginess of vinegar. It has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making it a favorite in vegetarian and vegan diets.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
14 oz firm tofu
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 medium tomato, diced
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 spring onions, sliced
1/4 cup roasted cashew nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: seitan

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

pineapple chunks

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: fresh pineapple

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canned pineapple

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

soy sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: tamari

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

brown sugar

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: coconut sugar

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: white sugar

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

1

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

2

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

3

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

Add the tomato and pineapple to the pan and stir.

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

Sprinkle roasted cashew nuts on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Sweet and Sour TofuTofu in Sweet and Sour Sauce

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