Sweet and Sour Tofu

Ingredients

• 16 oz extra-firm tofu
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green bell pepper
• ½ white onion
• 8 oz canned pineapple chunks
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• 4 cup cooked white rice (optional)

Steps

1. Press tofu to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Toss tofu with cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and water to make the sweet and sour sauce.
4. Add chopped bell peppers and onion to the same skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant.
5. Stir in the pineapple chunks and the prepared sweet and sour sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Return the crispy tofu to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil if using.
7. Serve immediately, optionally over cooked white rice.