Sweet and sour tofu with vegetables

Sweet and sour tofu served in a white bowl with rice in the background

Sweet and sour tofu with vegetables

Sweet and sour tofu is a tasty and easy to make vegan Asian recipe that gets ready very quickly. The combination of creamy tofu and crunchy vegetables in a delicious Asian sauce is something that everyone loves.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 158kcal

Author Vandana Chauhan

Equipment

Oven
Wok

Ingredients

For baked tofu cubes

500 grams medium-firm tofu around 3 cups
1 teaspoon vegetable oil/ any neutral flavored cooking oil
Salt as per taste
Ground black pepper as per taste

Other ingredients

1 medium-sized red onion cut into around 1” chunks
1 medium-sized red bell pepper cut into around 1” chunks
1 medium-sized yellow bell pepper cut into around 1” chunks
1 medium-sized green bell pepper cut into around 1” chunks
1 small broccoli head around two cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
½ teaspoon chili flakes adjust as per taste
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons chili sauce adjust as per taste
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil/ any neutral-flavored cooking oil
Salt as per taste
Toasted white sesame seeds for garnishing optional

Instructions

Wrap the tofu block in a thick paper kitchen towel and gently press to remove the excess moisture. Remove from the towel and cut into bite-size pieces.
Put the tofu cubes, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gently toss and then spread on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes at 200°C (400°F).
In a bowl put all the sauces, vinegar, brown sugar, chili flakes, salt, and sesame oil. Mix well and keep aside.
Heat oil in a large wok. Add ginger and garlic. Saute for a few seconds or until the raw smell of garlic goes away.
Add onion, bell peppers, and broccoli. Stir fry on high flame for a few minutes i.e. until the vegetables get cooked but still crunchy.
Add the baked tofu cubes and mix. Cook for about a minute.
Finally, add the sauce blend and mix until it gets evenly coated on all the vegetables and tofu.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and enjoy with jasmine rice or noodles.

Notes

More vegetables like cauliflower, beans, carrots, or mushrooms can be used in this dish.
Feel free to alter the quantity of sauces, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes to suit your taste.
Use a large wok to stir fry so that the vegetables can be stirred easily. It also helps in even cooking.
Don't overcook the vegetables they should be crunchy.

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