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Chinese 25 min Medium
Sweet and Sour Tofu
Crispy tofu and peppers in a glossy sweet-sour sauce.
Origin & Story
Sweet and sour is one of the best-known Chinese flavour profiles worldwide. This tofu version delivers the sticky, tangy glaze without any meat.
Main Spices & Their Role
Ginger
Warms the sweet-sour sauce.
Garlic
Adds savoury depth.
Ingredients
- 1 block firm tofu, cubed
- 1 bell pepper, chunks
- 1/2 onion, chunks
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornflour + water
- 3 tbsp oil
Method
- 01
Pan-fry the tofu cubes until golden and crisp; set aside.
- 02
Stir-fry onion and pepper in the same pan.
- 03
Mix ketchup, vinegar, sugar and soy into a sauce and add it.
- 04
Return the tofu and toss to coat.
- 05
Thicken with the cornflour slurry and serve with rice.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Already vegan — just confirm your sugar and sauces are plant-based.