Thai Sweet & Sour Tofu Recipe

Name: Thai Sweet & Sour Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons vegetable stock, plus; 3/4 cup vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; black pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic (finely chopped); 1/2 inch fresh ginger (grated); vegetable oil (for deep frying); 3/4 lb firm tofu, cut into 2-inch rods; soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 carrots, cut into ribbons with a potato peeler; 8 scallions, shredded

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable stock, plus
3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
1/2 inch fresh ginger (grated)
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
3/4 lb firm tofu, cut into 2-inch rods
soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 carrots, cut into ribbons with a potato peeler
8 scallions, shredded

1
Mix 3 T of stock and cornstarch until smooth In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, 3/4 cup stock, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, cayenne and black peppers.
2
In a small saucepan, saute the garlic and ginger in 1 T oil until soft.
3
Add vinegar mixture and simmer for about 4 minutes.
4
Add cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens.
5
Taste for seasoning.
6
In a medium saucepan, heat 2-3 inches of oil over medium to high heat until a cube of bread browns immediately.
7
Fry the tofu until golden (about 5 minutes).
8
Drain on paper towels, put on serving dish and sprinkle with soy sauce.
9
In a wok, heat 2 T vegetable oil and stir fry carrots and scallions until there are cooked but crisp (about 1-2 minutes).
10
Mix the tofu with the vegetables and pour sauce over top.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons vegetable stock, plus, 3/4 cup vegetable stock, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Thai Sweet & 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.

Thai Sweet & Sour Tofu

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