Sweet and sour tofu
Crisp tofu cubes and peppers in a tangy, glossy sweet and sour sauce. Fully plant based.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the tofu in the 4 tbsp cornflour until well coated.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. Fry the tofu for 8 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp. Lift out.
8 min - 3
Add the last tbsp of oil and fry the peppers and onion for 4 minutes.
4 min - 4
Add the purée, vinegar, sugar, tamari, water and 4 tbsp pineapple juice and simmer for 3 minutes.
3 min - 5
Stir in the cornflour paste and cook for 1 minute until glossy.
1 min - 6
Add the tofu and pineapple, toss for 1 minute and serve with rice.
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