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Sweet & Sour Tofu

April 06, 2023 by Rob Dinsey

Recipe makes 2 portions. This can be factored up to make more portions as needed. Consider bulk cooking and freezing the extra to save time, energy and electricity. 

Sweet & Sour Tofu

Ingredients

  • 1 block tofu cubed *

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce *

  • 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar * 

  • 1 tsp sesame oil *

  • 1-2 tbsp of flour *

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil * 

  • 1/2 jar grilled peppers thinly sliced *

  • 1/2 jar tomato paste *

  • 1 tbsp sugar *

  • 1/2 tin pineapple (including juice) 

  • 50-100ml water

  • 100-120g rice (we have 4 kinds to choose from, consider mixing long grain brown and wild 50/50 for extra nutrients) *

    Optional: extra vegetables from the fridge eg carrot, leafy greens, cabbage

    Items marked * can be found at Get Loose

Method

  • Whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and sesame oil.

  • Marinate cubed tofu for 5-10 mins.

  • Drain tofu, reserve liquid.

  • Lightly coat tofu with flour.

  • Heat wok (or large pan) with rapeseed oil.

  • Stir fry tofu until browned, remove from wok and set aside.

  • Stir fry optional vegetables and peppers.

  • Add tomato paste, reserved marinade, sugar and pineapple.

  • Heat through. Add water to constancy desired.

  • Add tofu, heat through and serve with rice. 

April 06, 2023 /Rob Dinsey
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