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Sweet and Sour Tofu

23 minweeknight3 servingsveganvegetarianone-pan

Ingredients

  • Tofu450 g, extra-firm, cubedOn hand
  • Bell pepper1, chunkedOn hand
  • Pineapple150 g, chunksOn hand
  • Onion1, in wedgesOn hand
  • Rice250 g, cookedOn hand
  • Ketchup3 tbspoptional
  • Vinegar2 tbspoptional
  • Brown sugar2 tbspoptional
  • Soy sauce1 tbspoptional
  • Flour3 tbspoptional

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Steps

  1. 1

    Pat the tofu cubes dry.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Toss them in flour until coated.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Fry until golden and crisp on most sides.

    10 min

  4. 4

    Add the onion wedges and bell pepper chunks.

    1 min

  5. 5

    Stir-fry until slightly softened.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and pineapple.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Simmer until the sauce clings to everything.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Serve over steamed rice.

    1 min

Cook’s note. Give the tofu cubes room in the pan; crowding steams them pale and soft.

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