Sweet and sour Tofu Recipe | Tofu Recipe l Vegan Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a higher protein content while seitan is often less expensive.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a similar sweetness, while canned pineapple is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium option.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is a more economical option.

Prepare tofu by cutting into cubes.

Chop onion, garlic, ginger, capsicum, and carrot into small pieces.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan; sauté until fragrant.

Add capsicum and carrot to the pan; cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.

Stir in tomato ketchup, chilly sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper; mix well.

Add the tofu cubes to the mixture; gently stir to coat.

In a small bowl, mix all-purpose flour and corn flour with water to create a slurry; add to the pan to thicken the sauce.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and salt to taste; mix well and cook for another minute.

Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving.

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