Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces mushrooms, shiitake soaked; 2 pounds tofu; 2 each japanese cucumbers peeled; 1 each green bell peppers; 3 each tomatoes cut into wedges; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 each garlic cloves crushed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 3/4 cup of water; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons chili sauce; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped

Servings: persons

4 ounces mushrooms, shiitake soaked
2 pounds tofu
2 each japanese cucumbers peeled
1 each green bell peppers
3 each tomatoes cut into wedges
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 each garlic cloves crushed
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 3/4 cup of water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons chili sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 each scallions, spring or green onions chopped

1
Trim the shiitakes and set aside.
2
Press the tofu for 30 minutes and cube.
3
Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise & cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths.
4
Chop the bell pepper.
5
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
6
Add the tofu and carefully stir fry until the colour changes.
7
Remove the tofu and add the garlic.
8
Stir fry until the colour changes.
9
Add all the vegetables to the wok & stir fry for 2 minutes.
10
Add all the seasonings and continue to stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
11
Serve garnished with green onions.

436

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces mushrooms, shiitake soaked, 2 pounds tofu, 2 each japanese cucumbers peeled, 1 each green bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Tofu falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet and Sour Tofu

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Variations & substitutions

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