Sweet and Sour Tofu
糖醋豆腐
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—this Sweet and Sour Tofu is a vegetarian twist on a takeout favorite. Golden tofu cubes are pan-fried to perfection, then coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made from white vinegar, ketchup, and a touch of sugar. Paired with colorful bell peppers and onions for extra crunch and flavor, this dish goes great with steamed rice or noodles. Whether you are vegan or just exploring tofu dishes, this simple and satisfying recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
- servings
- 👥 2 servings
- time
- ⏱ 20 min
- Cuisine
- 🍽 Chinese
by @Kangacook_official · Original recipe on kangacook.com
English text is machine-translated from the original Chinese and has not been reviewed by a person.
Ingredients
- 1 piecefirm tofu
- 15 gscallion
- 40 mlketchup
- 40 mlwhite vinegar
- 10 gsugar
- 50 mlwater
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Nutrition per serving
- calories
- 155 kcal
- protein
- 9.2 g
- fat
- 4.8 g
- carbohydrate
- 19.5 g
As published by the author; KangaCook estimates these automatically.
Steps
- 1
Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the green onion.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, add ketchup, sugar, white vinegar, and water, stirring well to make the sauce.
- 4
Return the fried tofu to the pan and gently toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Plate, garnish with chopped green onion, and serve hot.
