Sweet & Sour Tofu
This Chinese-restaurant standard is a simple dish to prepare at home. If you like, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or chile-garlic sauce to give the sauce a little heat.
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
Ingredients
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1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks or tidbits, packed in juice
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3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon minced ginger
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1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips
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1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips
Directions
1
Drain and set aside pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Whisk the reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Place tofu in a large bowl; toss with 3 tablespoons of the sauce. Let marinate for at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, add cornstarch to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the tofu to the pan using a slotted spoon; whisk any remaining marinade into the bowl of reserved sauce. Cook the tofu, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
4
Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add red and green peppers and cook, stirring often, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the reserved sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Add the tofu and pineapple and cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: The tofu can be marinated (Step 1) up to 30 minutes in advance.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 255, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Sodium 368 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, Potassium 537 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 35%, Vitamin C 230%, Calcium 25%. Exchanges: Fruit 1,Other Carbohydrate 1,Medium-Fat Meat 1,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Because of the high moisture content of tofu, it can go from a stir-fry to a braise in seconds. We also recommend salting and drying the tofu in paper towels so oil doesn't splatter during frying.
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