Vegan Sweet and Sour 'Pork'
This vegan sweet and sour 'pork' is delightful and appetizing with a touch of fresh citrus that will keep you wanting for more. Check out the recipe on how to make this delicious texture.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 14 oz [397g] firm tofu freeze and break into pieces
- ½ small red bell pepper
- ½ small green bell pepper
- ½ cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoon chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt see note
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1¼ cup water + 1½ teaspoon corn starch
Tofu coating
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus more dusting
Instructions
Prepare the Tofu
- Remove firm tofu from its package, then drain and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut into 4 slabs (optional step) and freeze until hardened. If you freeze the tofu in a large block, it'll require more time for it to thaw to room temperature.
- When ready to use, thaw tofu to room temperature, and squeeze out excess water. Be gentle with this step as the tofu 'sponge' can be quite delicate.
- Break the tofu into pieces, then season with salt, pepper and rub them with a tablespoon of cornstarch.
Cook the Tofu
- Heat 1 cup of oil in a small tall pot to about 375°F (190°C) or use the chopstick method to test the oil temperature.
- Coat tofu with another layer of cornstarch and slowly place in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove and set them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Put everything together
- In a heated non-stick pan, add 2 teaspoons of oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper for about a minute. Dish out and set aside.
- Using the same pan, add in the water with cornstarch, ketchup, rice vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while stirring continuously. Then, lower to simmer and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the pineapple and sautéed veggies,stir to combine, then cook for about 30 seconds.
- Finally, place in the cooked tofu and toss everything together until well combined and season with salt.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm.
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Notes
Salt needed - please start with 1/4 teaspoon first and gradually season as you taste test.