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Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe

Enjoy this super crispy Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe with a thick sauce served over vegetables for a colorful and high protein meal!
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Tofu Pressing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Heavy object for pressing the tofu

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • 1 block extra-firm tofu
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 5 tbsp avocado oil divided into 2 tbsp and 3 tbsp
  • ½ medium bell pepper color of choice, deseeded and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • ½ medium red onion diced
  • ½ large tomato diced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves finely grated

For the Sweet N' Sour Sauce

  • 7 tsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tomato pasta sauce
  • 1½ tbsp tamari
  • ½ tsp chili garlic sauce
  • ¼ tsp fresh ginger finely grated

Instructions
 

  • Place the tofu on a cutting board, covered with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Place some books or a heavy object on it for about an hour, to allow the excess moisture to drain out.
  • Chop the tofu into cubes, then place them in the large bowl.
  • Toss the tofu with the cornstarch until fully coated and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
  • Add 2 tbsp of the oil to a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add in the garlic, onion, pepper and tomatoes.
  • Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring until the vegetables have softened.
  • Remove the vegetables from the skillet and add in the other 3 tbsp of oil, making sure it coats the skillet.
  • Shake the extra cornstarch off and add the tofu cubes into the skillet. Allow them to cook about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Stir the tofu around on the same side to ensure it doesn't stick to the pan.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over top of the crispy tofu pieces, stirring for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add the pepper mix in with the tofu, stirring everything together to fully coat with the sauce.
  • After another minute, turn off the heat and serve with white rice or a grain of choice. Enjoy!

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