Tofu Sweet and Sour

Tofu Sweet and Sour is a vibrant and flavorful vegan dish that captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine. With crispy tofu and a tangy sauce made from fresh vegetables, it's a delightful meal that satisfies both taste buds and dietary needs.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 300 grams
• Bell pepper (mixed colors) - 1 cup, diced
• Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned) - 1 cup
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tsp, grated
• Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
• Rice vinegar - 2 tbsp
• Ketchup - 2 tbsp
• Brown sugar - 1 tbsp
• Cornstarch - 1 tbsp
• Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into cubes.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and cornstarch to create the sweet and sour sauce.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Add pineapple chunks and the sweet and sour sauce to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Return the fried tofu to the pan and gently toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame oil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and pineapple.

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