Sweet and Sour Tofu
Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe (Vegan)
Indulge in a delicious and nutritious culinary experience with our Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe, featuring fresh carrots and broccoli side shoots sourced directly from Trefoil Gardens. Bursting with flavor and goodness, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Crispy Tofu
1 16 ounce block of firm or extra firm tofu pressed, and cut into 1 - 2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce gluten free if needed, or liquid aminos or tamari
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup oil for frying
Sweet and Sour Sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar (more to taste)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup rice vinegar (can sub white or apple cider vinegar)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce gluten free if needed, or liquid aminos or tamari
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup broccoli side shoots
1/2 medium red onion chopped
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
Crispy Tofu
Open and strain liquid off cake of tofu. Wrap in towel and press to remove excess liquid
Cut tofu into 1-2 inch pieces
Place the pressed and cut tofu pieces in a medium-sized bowl or lidded container
Add soy sauce and toss to coat
Add in the garlic powder, sea salt, ground black pepper and cornstarch and toss to thoroughly combine, ensuring all the tofu pieces are covered with the seasonings and the cornstarch.
Heat a pan or wok over medium-high heat, and add the oil.
When hot, add the tofu
Allow to sit a few minutes before tossing to crisp
Cook on all sides tossing occassionally until the tofu is cooked and crisped on all sides, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove to a paper towel to drain off excess oil while you proceed
Next Steps
In the same pan, lower the heat to over medium-high heat, and add in the onions and carrots
Saute until the onions are translucent and carrots are slightly softer, about 5 minutes.
Add Broccoli Side Shoots Saute for 3 minutes
Add Chopped Green Peppers Saute for 3 minutes
Sweet and Sour Sauce
While Veg is sauteeing make Sweet and Sour Sauce
In a separate bowl or cup, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder
Stir together until fully combined
Bringing it together
Pour in the sauce over the finished veggies.
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened up
Add back in the crisped up tofu, and stir to combine.
Taste test and add more sugar or soy sauce if you desire.
Remove from heat and top with sesame seeds and green onions
Serve and enjoy!
We love to serve this Sweet and Sour Tofu over Brown Rice