Sweet & Sour Tofu Salad Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Tofu Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 T vegetable oil; 1 T sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 lb firm tofu, cubed; 1 onion, sliced; 1 carrot, cut into julienne strips; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 2 sm red bell peppers, sliced; 1 1/2 C snow peas, trimmed and halved; 1 C broccoli florets; 1 C green beans, halved; 2 T oyster sauce; 1 T tamarind concentrate; 1 T fish sauce; 1 T tomato paste; 1 T light soy sauce; 1 T chili sauce; 2 T sugar; 2 T rice vinegar; 1/2 t anise extract; 1 t cornstarch; 1 1/4 C water

Servings: persons

2 T vegetable oil
1 T sesame oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lb firm tofu, cubed
1 onion, sliced
1 carrot, cut into julienne strips
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 sm red bell peppers, sliced
1 1/2 C snow peas, trimmed and halved
1 C broccoli florets
1 C green beans, halved
2 T oyster sauce
1 T tamarind concentrate
1 T fish sauce
1 T tomato paste
1 T light soy sauce
1 T chili sauce
2 T sugar
2 T rice vinegar
1/2 t anise extract
1 t cornstarch
1 1/4 C water

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1. Heat veg oil in large wok until hot. Add crushed garlic and cook for a few seconds.
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2. Add tofu in batches and stir-fry over a gentle heat until golden on all sides. Remove with slotted spoon and keep warm.
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3. Add the onion, carrot, celery, red bell pepper, snow peas, broccoli, and green beans to the pan and stir fry for 2 - 3 minutes or until tender-crisp.
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4. Add the oyster sauce, tamarind concentrate, fish sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, chili sauce, sugar, vinegar, and star anise, mixing well to blend. Stir-fry for a further 2 minutes.
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5. Mix the cornstarch with the water, then add to the pan with the fried tofu. Stir-fry gently until the sauce boils and thickens slightly.
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6. Serve the salad immediately on warm plates.

1167

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 T vegetable oil, 1 T sesame oil, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1 lb firm tofu, cubed, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet & Sour Tofu Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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