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sweet and sour tofu on a pan with vegetables and pineapple.

Sweet and Sour Tofu (with pineapple)

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  • Author: Anna Rios
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

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

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Sauce:
  • 1 cup vegetable broth OR water
  • 2 Tsp ginger
  • 2 Tsp garlic
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup pineapple, diced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup sriracha (optional)
  • 2-4 Tbsp maple syrup or sugar*
  • 3 Tbsp corn starch
Tofu:
  • 1 block of extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari (low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch (optional)
You will need 2 silicone baking sheets OR parchment paper, 2 baking trays, 1 mixing bowl.

Instructions

  1. Freeze and defrost tofu for best results (optional).
  2. Preheat oven to 425 F (air fryer option below). Press tofu with a clean dish towel to make it as dry as possible. Dice tofu into even pieces, make them no bigger than about 3/4 of an inch.
  3. Add tofu cubes into a mixing bowl and add soy sauce, mix until well incorporated.
  4. Add nutritional yeast, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Mix well until tofu is evenly coated.
  5. Place your silicone baking sheets OR parchment paper on top of your baking trays and begin adding tofu to the trays. Avoid having tofu pieces too close to each other.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes and then flip the tofu cubes. Bake for about another 20-25 minutes depending on how crunchy you’d like it.
Air fryer option:
  1. Follow the steps above and instead of baking, air fry at 390 F for 20-30 minutes depending on how crispy you want it.
  2. Coat/spray the bottom of their fryer with oil to prevent them from sticking.
  3. Shake them around every 7-8 minutes to help them cook evenly.
Sauce:
  1. Add all sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
  2. Pour it into a pan, simmer on low heat, and stir consistently for 5-7 minutes or until it thickens.
  3. Add the baked or air-fried tofu.
  4. Serve over rice and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Tofu
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings

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