Sweet and Sour Tofu
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tp soy sauce, divided
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, divided
- 1 lb firm tofu, cubed
- 1/4 cup white or brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 carrot, chopped (optional)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 small onion, chopped
Directions
Mix together 3 Tbsp soy sauce and 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes and carefully coat all over. Marinate for five minutes.
Meanwhile, make the sweet and sour sauce by combining the sugar, tomato paste, water, 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 Tbsp cornstarch. Set aside.
Drain the marinade from the tofu.
Add the remaining cornstarch to the tofu and carefully toss to coat all over.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a wok or frying pan. Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides. Using a slotted spoon, remove tofu from the wok and set aside.
Add the carrots, if using, the peppers and onions to the wok. Cook over medium high heat until golden brown. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the sauce to the wok and cook over medium high heat, stirring often, until it thickens. Return the tofu and veggies to the work, toss well, turn heat down to medium and cook for five minutes.
