Sweet and Sour Tofu

Ingredients

• 16 ounces extra firm tofu (sliced into 1 inch cubes)
• 1 piece green bell pepper (sliced into strips)
• 1 piece red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
• 1 piece onion (sliced)
• 1 piece carrot (sliced crosswise)
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 7 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water)
• 3 cups cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the cooking oil in a deep cooking pot.

2. 2

   Deep fry the tofu. When the color turns light to medium brown, remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat a pan and then pour in a tablespoon of cooking oil (use remaining oil from fried tofu)

4. 4

   When the oil becomes hot, put-in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.

5. 5

   Add the pineapple chunks, onion, green and red bell peppers. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Combine sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and ketchup in a bowl. Mix well.

7. 7

   Pour-in mixture to the pan where the vegetables are cooking. Stir and let boil.

8. 8

   Pour-in the cornstarch diluted in water. Stir until the sauce thickens.

9. 9

   Add the deep fried tofu. Stir.

10. 10

    Transfer to a serving plate.

11. 11

    Share and enjoy!