Description
This easy-to-make pineapple Tofu stir fry is so simple that it can be ready in 30 minutes. Sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors make this a satisfying meal. To make this dish vegan, replace soy sauce with Tamari.
Ingredients
Extra Firm Tofu- 1 packet (12 oz)
Cornstarch- 1/2 cup
Chili flakes- 1 tsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Red Bell Pepper- 3/4 cup
Onion- 1/2 cup
Pineapple- 3/4 cup (canned)
Ginger- 1 Tbsp (shredded)
Sesame seeds- 1 Tbsp
Sauce:
Sesame Oil- 1 Tbsp
Rice Wine Vinegar- 2 Tbsp
Honey- 2 tsp
Soy Sauce/Tamari- 2 Tbsp
Tomato Ketchup- 1 Tbsp
Oi- 1 Tbsp
Garnish:
Green Onions/Scallions- 2 Tbsp
Cilantro- 2 Tbsp
Instructions
1. Take one pack of extra firm Tofu and drain the water completely. Transfer it to a cutting board and cut into 3 to 4-inch cubes.
2. Take 1/2 cup of cornstarch in a bowl. Add 1 tsp of red chili flakes and 1 tsp of salt. Mix it well.
3. Gently coat each cubed Tofu with the cornstarch mixture.
4. Place the Tofu on a baking tray and coat with 1 Tbsp of oil.
5. Bake at 300 F for 20 minutes.
6. In a bowl, take 1 Tbsp of sesame oil, 1 Tbsp of tomato ketchup, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 2 tsp honey, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar. Mix well and set it aside until ready to use.
7. In a pan, take 1 Tbsp of oil, and add 1 Tbsp of shredded ginger. Saute for 30 seconds.
8. Add 1/2 cup onions, 3/4 cup red bell pepper, 3/4 cup pineapple, and saute for 2 minutes on a high flame.
9. Add prepared sauce and mix it well.
10. Add 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds.
11. Time to add in the baked Tofu and toss it with the veggie and the sauce.
12. Turn the stove off and add scallions/green onions and cilantro.
13. Serve hot with rice
Notes
Red bell pepper can be replaced with other vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, carrots, or any other vegetable.
Tofu can be fried in an air fryer instead of baking. If you don’t mind all the extra oil, it also works if Tofu is fried in a traditional method.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use Tamari instead of soy sauce. The taste is identical, but Tamari is little on the sweeter side and thicker when compared to soy sauce.
This dish tastes better when served immediately. It will be soggy if stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian Entrees
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 165 Kcal
- Sugar: 7.67 g
- Sodium: 439 mg
- Fat: 7.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.88 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0002 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.77 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 5.54 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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