Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce -

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Crispy Tofu With Sweet and Sour Sauce

Crispy sweet-sour tofu is a super simple and superfast healthy tofu dish. With its crunchy edges and soft core every piece of tofu gussied up in a sticky, yummy, thick glaze is an explosion of flavor.

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Indo-Chinese

Servings: Servings

Calories: 354kcal

Author: Natasha Minocha

Ingredients

Tofu

12.3 oz Extra firm Tofu
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1 tbsp Peanut oil

Sauce

1 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Cornstarch
3 tbsp Light soy sauce
2 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp Tomato ketchup
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1/3 cup Water

Vegetables

1 tbsp Peanut oil
1 tbsp Ginger, finely minced
1 tbsp Garlic,, finely minced
1/2 Onion, cubed
1/2 Green bell pepper cubed
1/2 Yellow bell pepper cubed
1/2 Red bell pepper cubed
Spring onion, sesame seeds for garnishing

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Instructions

Cut the tofu block into cubes.
Place in a single layer on a tray lined with a kitchen napkin/paper towel. Cover with another napkin and place a heavy tray or saucepan on top. This will help drain the tofu. Leave for 15 minutes.
Toss the drained tofu with 1 tbsp cornstarch.
Heat 1 tbsp peanut oil in a skillet and add the tofu. Cook for 4-5 minutes before turning the tofu pieces over. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until they are golden and crisp. Set aside in a bowl.

Sauce

While the tofu is cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and keep aside.

Vegetables

Heat oil in the same skillet you used for tofu.
Add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 10-15 seconds, stirring continuously.
Add the onions, and bell peppers. Cook for another 45-60 seconds.
Add the sauce. Let it cook until it thickens. Add the tofu and let it cook for another minute.
Taste and adjust for seasonings.
Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice/noodles. Enjoy!

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