Stir fried tofu with Pineapple and peppers

Stir-fried tofu with Pineapple and peppers is a sweet and sour vegan Asian recipe that is perfect to be served with any noodle or rice dish. A blend of flavors it’s better than the Asian takeaway dishes and gets ready within minutes.

When most of the people are busy baking during the lockdown, I am enjoying re-creating my Asian takeaway recipes at home.

Today, I am sharing a very tasty sweet and sour Vegan Asian takeaway recipe- Stir-fried tofu with Pineapple and bell peppers. It has a delicious combination of juicy pineapple, crunchy peppers, and chewy baked tofu.

The dish is really easy to make and the only step that takes time is in baking tofu cubes. Once that’s done your dish will be ready with minutes.

Serving suggestions

Pineapple Tofu can be served with any rice or noodle dish. My favorite way of enjoying it is with some plain jasmine rice or sticky rice. If you prefer noodles over rice then you may try Chowmein or Veg Teriyaki noodles to serve with it.

Tips and Tricks

1. It’s best to use fresh pineapple chunks in this dish as it’s juicier and more flavorful. However, if you don’t have that even canned pineapple is fine.
2. You can add more vegetables of your choice like carrots, beans, broccoli, snow peas, etc. Try to use different colors, it will make the dish more appealing and nutritious.
3. Greens like Bok choy or spinach can also be added to it.
4. Instead of baking tofu, you can also shallow or deep-fry it.
5. Make equal-sized pieces of tofu and pineapple.

More easy tofu recipes

If you have just started using tofu and looking for more ideas, then don’t miss to check the following easy tofu recipes:

1. Peanut butter Tofu
2. Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce
3. Orange tofu
4. Vegan egg rice
5. Stir-fried tofu and sprouts

Vegan Asian takeaway recipes

I love Asian takeaway food but prefer making them at home so that we can enjoy those dishes in a healthier way. If you also love Asian food and want to try them at home then don’t miss checking the following easy Vegan Asian takeaway recipes on my blog:

1. Veg Chowmein
2. Momos
3. Momos chutney
4. Vegetables in hot garlic sauce
5. Veg Manchow Soup
6. Chocolate banana spring rolls
7. Thai stir-fried mushrooms

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How to make Stir-fried tofu with pineapple and peppers?

Stir fried Tofu with Pineapple and peppers

Stir-fried tofu with Pineapple and peppers is a sweet and tangy vegan Asian recipe that is perfect to be served with any noodle or rice dish. A blend of flavors it's better than the Asian takeaway dishes and gets ready within minutes.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 3 people

Calories: 367kcal

Author: Vandana Chauhan

Ingredients

Ingredients for baked tofu

• 3 cups firm tofu cubes
• 1 tbsp soya sauce
• 2 tbsp pineapple juice if using canned pineapple, you can also use its syrup

Other ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh/ canned
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 6-7 garlic cloves grated
• 1 inch piece of ginger grated
• 1 Thai red chili/ any chili pepper finely chopped
• 3 stalks spring onion, roughly chopped keep white and green part separated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha/ any hot sauce of your choice
• 2 tbsp pineapple juice if using canned pineapple, you can also use its syrup
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt as per taste
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

• Put the tofu cubes in a bowl, add soya sauce, and pineapple juice. Toss well. Spread on a baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated oven for around 15 minutes at 200° C.
• In a bowl mix soya sauce, pineapple juice, tomato ketchup, vinegar, sriracha, and water. Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger, garlic, and chopped chilies. Saute for around a minute and then add spring onion white. Saute for another minute.
• Add bell pepper and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the sauce mixture, water, and simmer for 2-3 minutes
• In a bowl mix corn starch with around 2 tablespoons of water and add to the pan. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes or till the sauce thickens.
• Finally, add baked tofu, pineapple chunks, and spring onion greens. Mix and switch off the gas.
• Serve with steamed jasmine or sticky rice.

Notes

• If possible, use fresh pineapple chunks in this dish.
• You can also add more vegetables like carrots, French beans, add broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1485mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 4mg

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