Sweet and Sour Tofu
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 360kcal
This vibrant and savory-sweet tofu recipe marries the satisfying heartiness of tofu with a blend of sweet and sour flavors.
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Ingredients
Tofu Marinade
- 1 tofu firm
- 1 tsp mushroom powder
- ½ tsp 5 spice
- 1 tsp salt kosher
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Dry Coating
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup garbanzo bean flour
- 3 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp cane sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Vegetables
- ½ cup scallions sliced
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1 cup sweet peppers sliced
- 1 cup red onion diced
Instructions
How to Prepare the Tofu
- Press the tofu for 20-30 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into strips.
- Toss the tofu with the mushroom powder, 5-spice, and kosher salt, and sesame oil. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Combine the garbanzo bean flour and cornstarch.
- Toss to coat the tofu with garbanzo bean flour mixture and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Place the tofu in the pan. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook the tofu until crispy on all sides.
- Remove the tofu from the pan. Allow to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
How to Make Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Combine all of the ingredients, and stir to mix.
How to Make Sweet and Sour Tofu
- A large heavy pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion for 1 minute, add the peppers cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the pineapple cooking for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce onto the vegetables, stirring and cooking until thick.
- Add the tofu, and toss to coat.
- Place on a platter and sprinkle the sliced scallions on top.
Notes
Nutritional values are an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 1325mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1442IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg
