Indonesian Sweet and Sour Tofu With Vegetables

Sweet and sour dishes are popular in many Asian cuisines, including Indonesian cuisine. The combination of tangy flavors with the richness of tofu and vegetables makes this dish a delicious and nutritious choice.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Indonesian Sweet and Sour Tofu With Vegetables

Cooking Method: Frying, Stir-frying Cuisine: Indonesian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Tofu
• 1 cup Bell peppers
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 1 cup Carrots
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks
• 4 tablespoon Tomato ketchup
• 2 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• optional for garnish Green onions

Instructions

1. Press tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry tofu until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
4. Add onion, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry for a few minutes.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, salt, and black pepper.
6. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with vegetables. Stir well.
7. Add pineapple chunks and fried tofu. Mix gently.
8. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
9. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
10. Serve hot with rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 10g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.