Sweet-And-Sour Tofu Vegetable Recipe

Name: Sweet-And-Sour Tofu Vegetable
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup orange juice; ½ cup apple juice; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 12 lb firm tofu (cut in 1-inch cubes); 2 cups oil; 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; ¼ teaspoon hing; 1 large green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch wide strips; 2 medium carrots, cut in 2-inch sticks; 2 medium zucchini; 14 lb Chinese pea pod, ends removed; 1 cup pineapple chunk (fresh or canned in unsweet juice); ⅓ cup water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

½ cup orange juice
½ cup apple juice
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
12 lb firm tofu (cut in 1-inch cubes)
2 cups oil
3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon hing
1 large green pepper, cut in 1/2-inch wide strips
2 medium carrots, cut in 2-inch sticks
2 medium zucchini
14 lb Chinese pea pod, ends removed
1 cup pineapple chunk (fresh or canned in unsweet juice)
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
Combine orange, apple, and lemon juices, turbinado sugar, cornstarch in a small bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Cut zucchini lengthwise in half, then slice in pieces 1/2-inch wide.
4
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in wok over medium heat, add ginger and hing.
5
Fry for 30 seconds, then add pepper strips.
6
After 2 minutes add carrots, zucchini, and pea pods, and stir fry for 3 minutes longer.
7
Add water, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and pineapple chunks, if fresh.
8
Cover and simmer for 8 minutes or just until vegetables are slightly tender.
9
Stir in fried tofu cubes and juice mixture.
10
If canned fruit is being used it should also be added at this time.
11
Stirring gently, cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
12
Remove from heat, stir in sesame oil, and serve immediately.

1355

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup apple juice, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, and more.

Yes, Sweet-And-Sour Tofu Vegetable 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 Vegetable

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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