Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu

Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu is really a nice alternative to the usual chicken.
 
I like how easy this recipe is to make.

 

 

Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu

 
This is a vegan recipe that is so delicious.

Not only is this a vegan diet friendly recipe, it tastes so lush and delicious as well!
 

To make this recipe you will need to make sure that all of your ingredients are indeed vegan.
 
This recipe uses many ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

However, you can find Vegan Soy Sauce here.

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You may be wondering what is Sweet and Sour.

 
Sweet and sour is kind of like the food version of 'when opposites attract'.
That is, sweet and sour flavors are pretty much on the opposite ends of the spectrum.

In a way, sweet and sour help to balance one another out when added to a recipe.
 
The secret to using sweet and sour in a recipe is to use them in the right amounts.
That is, one should not overpower the other as the flavors are equally important.

 

What is sweet and sour made of?

 
The sweet and the sour are provided by basic ingredients that you may already have on hand.
When mixed together, we get a sauce that can be used as a dip or as part of a recipe.

Here are the common ingredients that are used in a sweet and sour sauce.
 

• Sugar (sweet) .
• Honey (sweet).
• Soy Sauce (sour).
• Vinegar (sour).

 

 

Tips for making this sweet and sour recipe.

 
Extra firm tofu works best for this recipe.
Other grades of tofu have a tendency to absorb the sauce quicker.

Here are some more great tips for you.

 

1. Feel free to replace the tofu with something else. If you are not vegan you can always use chicken or shrimp for example.
2. Ketchup is used in this recipe. You can easily use tomato sauce instead.
3. Optional add-ins for this recipe include pineapple chunks, chopped broccoli and nuts if you desire to add extra ingredients.

 

How to serve this vegan dish.

 
This sweet and sour tofu can be served just as you would serve a regular nonvegan version of this recipe.
Steamed rise is one option for serving this dish.

 

However, you can serve this recipe with other options.

Over ramen noodles is one great way to serve this tofu dish.
Another option is to serve this over steamed vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower.
 

How to store leftover sweet and sour tofu.

It is best to add the sauce just as you serve this recipe if you think that you will have leftovers.
If you need to store extras, do so with the ingredients (sauce and tofu) separated if possible a the tofu will get soggy when stored together..

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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

• Vegan Raspberry Sandwich Cookies
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• Vegan Beer Batter Cauliflower Tacos
• Chipotle and Roasted Pepper Hummus
• Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with feta.
• Vegan Sweet Potato Fudge
• Mediterranean Diet Falafel Bowl

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How to make vegan sweet and sour sauce.

 
The sauce for this recipe is simple to make.
As mentioned, you will need to make sure that your ingredients are indeed vegan.

Combine together the following ingredients, except for the cornstarch and water as they are added later.

• Ketchup- ½ cup.
• Sugar-⅓ cup.
• White Vinegar- ¼ cup.
• Soy Sauce- ¼ cup.
• Cornstarch- 3 tablespoons (or additional as needed to thicken sauce).
• Water- 3 tablespoons (or as needed to thin out the sauce).

 

 

Ingredients needed to make tofu in sweet and sour sauce.

Expert tip: This recipe uses small green, red, and yellow peppers. Purchasing a multi-pack of peppers can make this easier for you. Or, you can simply use the peppers of your choice.

• Sweet and Sour Sauce- recipe above.
• Oil- 3 tablespoons, divided. I use olive or a vegetable oil for this recipe.
• Garlic- 2 cloves. The cloves should be minced or chopped.
• Onion- 1 small (red preferred), chopped.
• Tofu- 1 pound extra firm. The tofu should be drained and diced. Simply place the tofu on clean paper or kitchen towel(s) to drain.
• Red Bell Pepper- 1 small, chopped into bite sized pieces.
• Green Pepper- 1 small, chopped.
• Yellow Pepper- 1 small, chopped.
• Pineapple- ½ cup or 4 slices, cut into pieces.
• Green Onion- 1 chopped or sliced for serving.

How to make Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu

• Prepare the sauce as indicated above. Do not add the cornstarch and water however, as these will be added to the sauce later on.
• Place the tofu on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to drain will you work (about 15 minutes). The tofu should be diced into 1" cubes before adding it to this recipe.
• Heat a large skillet on medium heat with two tablespoons of the oil. Add the garlic and sauté for two minutes or until fragrant. Add the chopped red onion and continue to sauté. When the onion is soft (about two minutes) you can turn off the heat. You can transfer this to a large bowl.
• In another skillet, we will cook the tofu until brown. Heat the remaining oil on medium heat and add the tofu. Stir the tofu as needed until the tofu is golden brown. You can transfer the browned tofu to the bowl with the other cooked ingredients. You can also add the chopped pineapple to the large bowl at this point.
• Lastly, we will make the sauce. In a small pot or saucepan, combined all of the sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch and water. Heat the ingredients on medium heat and use a whisk or spoon to stir this as it heats. When the ingredients begin to bubble you can whisk in the remaining ingredients. When the sauce has thickened you can remove it from the heat and toss it with the ingredients in the bowl.
• Top with the chopped green onion and serve this over rice or as desired.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu, a simple and delicious recipe dinner or lunch idea that is made with healthier ingredients.