Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe
Sweet and Sour Tofu is an easy plant-based dinner with crispy soy-free tofu, bell peppers, onions, and a homemade sweet and sour sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's a healthier homemade version of your favorite takeout.
Serving Size 4
Ingredients
Tofu
- 340 g Tofu, cubed, I use Big Mountain Soy-Free
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Serving
- Cooked rice
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Toss the tofu with the cornstarch, soy sauce, oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper.
- Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the tofu and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
- Flip the tofu, add the peppers, and cook another 4 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and cook for about 1 minute until thickened.
- Serve over rice with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use extra-firm tofu if you're not avoiding soy.
Add pineapple or broccoli for extra vegetables.
Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet for the best texture.
