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.

Mix 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch diluted in 2 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper in a bowl to make the sauce.

Dry 500 grams of tofu using a paper towel.

Cut the tofu into cubes.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu cubes until golden brown.

Remove the tofu from the pan and transfer it to a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.

Saute garlic in the pan.

Add carrots and cover the pan, cooking for about 3 minutes.

Add onions to the pan.

Add red bell pepper to the pan.

Add pineapple tidbits to the pan.

Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and add the cornstarch.

Add the fried tofu to the pan.

Finally, add green onion leaves to the pan.

Serve the sweet and sour tofu.

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