Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe (Vegan)

Ingredients

Crispy tofu

• 1 x 16-ounce block firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and torn into pieces
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup oil for frying

Sweet and sour sauce

• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped pineapple
• 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water or pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• sesame seeds, for garnish
• chopped scallion, for garnish

Method

1. Toss the pressed tofu with soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Heat the oil in a pan or wok and fry the tofu until crisp on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, cook the onion, pineapple, and bell pepper until the onion is translucent and the pineapple is lightly browned.
4. Whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, water or pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
5. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook until glossy.
6. Return the tofu to the pan and toss to coat.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallion before serving.