Sweet and sour tofu with peppers and pineapple
Crisp tofu and colourful peppers in a glossy, tangy sauce. Better than the takeaway and ready faster.
- 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
Cook the rice following the packet instructions. Toss the tofu in 2 tbsp of the cornflour with a pinch of salt.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and fry the tofu for 8 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp. Lift out onto kitchen paper.
8 min - 3
Make the sauce. Whisk the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and 100 ml of the pineapple juice together. Mix the last spoon of cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water.
- 4
Add the last tbsp oil to the pan and stir fry the peppers and onion for 5 minutes over a high heat, until just starting to colour but still crunchy.
5 min - 5
Pour in the sauce and bubble for 1 minute, then stir in the cornflour paste and cook for 1 minute more until thick and glossy.
1 min - 6
Add the pineapple and tofu, toss together for 1 minute, and serve over the rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.