Get the Recipe: Vegan Sweet And Sour Tofu (Gluten-free)
This sweet and sour tofu with bell peppers and a tangy orange sauce is a great homemade alternative to takeout. The tofu is crispy and chewy, while the sauce is bursting with flavour! Gluten-free and super easy to make.
Ingredients
- 10 oz tofu, extra firm, cubed and pressed (see recipe notes)
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper , chopped
- 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into matchsticks
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
For the sauce
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Equipment
- Mixing bowl x 2
- Conventional oven
- Baking tray
- Wok or pan
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together the tofu, lemon juice, paprika and salt. Set aside for at least 20 minutes to marinade.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add cornstarch to a ziplock bag, followed by the tofu. Shake to ensure that the tofu cubes are evenly coated. Then, transfer them to the baking tray and bake for 25 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together the orange juice, rice vinegar, tomato paste, sriracha, and tamari. In a separate bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch.
- Heat a little bit of sesame oil in a wok or pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Now add the carrot and bell peppers, cooking for 5 minutes more.
- When the tofu is ready, add it to the wok/pan together with the sauce and cornstarch slurry. Stir for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the sesame seeds and serve.
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Notes
Make sure to press the tofu for at least 10 minutes before starting to make this recipe (it may need to be longer if not using extra firm tofu). This can be done using a tofu press, or by placing a paper towel on top of the tofu followed by a frying pan with heavy objects like books inside.
Calories: 264kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 923mg, Potassium: 504mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 5378IU, Vitamin C: 120mg, Calcium: 186mg, Iron: 3mg