I was finally able to find reasonably priced firm tofu in the store so I’ve been trying out more tofu recipes lately and this is the winner by a large mile. It’s super easy to make, you can customize the sauce in a lot of ways, and it comes together with only one bowl and one pan. You can use fresh vegetables if you prefer but I love recipes where you don’t have to chop anything because some days you just don’t have the energy. I don’t love tofu but in this recipe it’s pretty tasty and it’s a nice change of pace every now and then.
Sweet and Sour Tofu
In a small bowl mix together all of the sauce ingredients and whisk together. Adjust for taste and set aside.
Drain and dry tofu if needed, then slice into small cubes and toss in a bowl with the cornstarch until the cubes have been completely evenly coated.
In a large pan heat oil then once hot, add tofu and allow to brown on all sides, allowing to cook for 3-4 minutes per sides until they are golden brown on all sides.
Remove tofu from the pan and set aside. Add a small amount of oil to the pan and add in the vegetables and cook just until the vegetables start to soften but not cook through, about 5 minutes (if using frozen vegetables, cooking time will be 3-5 minutes longer).
Add the tofu back to the pan and then pour the mixed sauce over the tofu and vegetables and mix while cooking over low heat for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
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