Sweet & Sour Tofu

Ingredients

• For Tofu :
• 1 block firm tofu (abt 180-200 g)
• 4 tbsp corn starch
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• oil for frying
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 5 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Drain, pat tofu dry with kitchen towels, cut into 1 inch cubes & set aside.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine cornstarch with salt & the other powders & mix well.

4. 4

   Heat enough oil on medium high to shallow fry tofu.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, coat tofu cubes in cornstarch mixture, add into hot oil, fry in batches till all sides turn golden brown (flipping frequently)

6. 6

   Remove from oil & finish frying the rest.

7. 7

   Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a large bowl, whisk & set aside.

8. 8

   In a large pan or wok, cook vegetables by heating oil on medium high, add peppers & cook for 1 min.

9. 9

   Add pineapple & scallions & cook for 1 min.

10. 10

    Add sauce & cook until it thickens (abt 2-3 mins)

11. 11

    Add tofu back in, stir well & taste to adjust seasoning.

12. 12

    Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds & remove from heat.