Sweet and Sour Tofu
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Serves 3-4
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Course
Dinner
Type of Dish
Main Dish
Additional Attributes
Mom Appetit recipe
The scallion and ginger are sliced large enough to pick out, should anyone at the table object.
Tofu:
1 pound firm tofu, patted dry cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¾ teaspoon salt
Sauce:
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons raw or light brown sugar
2 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
Stir-Fry:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and cut into coins
1 cup diced red or green bell peppers (optional)
½ cup diced fresh or canned pineapple
Steamed brown rice and steamed green beans or broccoli, for serving
Sesame seeds and/or chili pepper flakes, for garnishing
1. In a bowl, toss the tofu with the cornstarch, sesame oil and salt. Set aside. In a cup, whisk together all the sauce ingredients.
2. In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the tofu and fry, turning, until crisp and golden on all sides, 5 minutes. Add the scallions, ginger, and bell pepper if using and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add the sauce and stir until it is thick and clings to the tofu, 2 minutes. Serve over rice, sprinkling sesame seeds or a pinch of chili pepper on top if desired.
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