Description
Homemade sweet and sour tofu that’s better than take-out! The pineapple gives it the perfect hint of sweetness and extra flavor. Pair this easy tofu dish with rice and your favorite veggie!
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu:
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1 block of extra firm tofu
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2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (low sodium)
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2 tbsp nutritional yeast
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1 tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp cornstarch
Sauce:
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1/2 cup water
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2 tsp ginger, minced
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2 tsp garlic, minced
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1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 rice vinegar or lemon juice
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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2-3 tbsp sugar
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2 tbsp cornstarch
Veggies:
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
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3/4 cup pineapple, diced
For garnish:
- sesame seeds
- green onion
- chili powder
You will need 2 silicone baking sheets OR parchment paper, 2 baking trays, 1 mixing bowl, 1 pan.
Instructions
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Freeze and fully defrost tofu in its package for best results (optional).
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Preheat oven to 425 F (air fry below). Press tofu with a clean dish towel to make it as dry as possible. Dice tofu into even pieces, making them no bigger than about 3/4 of an inch.
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Add tofu cubes into a mixing bowl and add soy sauce, toss, and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Add nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and garlic powder to the tofu. Toss until tofu is evenly coated.
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Place silicone baking sheets OR parchment paper on baking trays and add tofu. Make sure most tofu pieces are not touching.
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Bake for about 15 minutes and then flip the tofu cubes. Bake for about another 15-20 minutes depending on how crispy you’d like it.
Air fryer option:
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Follow the steps above and instead of baking, air fry at 390 F for 15-18 minutes depending on how crispy you want them.
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Coat/spray the bottom of their fryer with oil to prevent them from sticking.
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Toss them every 7-8 minutes to help them cook evenly.
Veggies & Sauce:
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Add all sauce ingredients except garlic and ginger to a bowl and whisk together.
- Add a bit of oil to a pan on medium heat and add the chopped veggies.
- Cook veggies for 5 minutes, then add garlic and ginger and pan fry for 1 minute.
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Pour sauce into the pan, simmer on low heat, and stir consistently for 5-7 minutes or until it thickens.
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Add the baked or air-fried tofu to the sauce.
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Serve over rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Taste your pineapple and see how sweet it is. Adjust the amount of maple syrup/sugar depending on how sweet your pineapple is. You can always adjust the sweetness after the sauce is made as well.
- Don’t have lemons? No problem! Try white, rice, or apple cider vinegar instead.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Keep sauce and tofu separate if possible to maintain crispiness.
- Stovetop: Reheat in a pan over medium heat, adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Microwave: Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Air Fryer: If stored separately, crisp up tofu at 375°F for 5 minutes before mixing with sauce.
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- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Tofu
- Method: Oven, stove
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
