Indonesian Sweet And Sour Tofu With Vegetables Recipes

SWEET & SOUR TOFU

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the tofu and fry for 5 mins, turning regularly, until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan over a high heat. Fry the onion, pepper and garlic for 5-6 mins, or until the veg begins to soften. Add the pineapple, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and 50ml water, and simmer for 1 min, or until slightly reduced. Stir the tofu back into the pan.
• Cook the basmati rice following pack instructions. Serve the tofu in bowls with the rice and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

SWEET AND SOUR TOFU VEGGIES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of the water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
• Remove excess water from the tofu, and then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
• In a small bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, lemon juice, ketchup, maple syrup, tamari, sesame oil, arrowroot, and ginger together.
• In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, green beans, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini and stir-fry until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the pineapple juice mixture, tofu and pineapple. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon the veggies and sauce over the brown rice and serve.

INDONESIAN SWEET AND SOUR TOFU WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Press tofu by placing paper towel over tofu and placing a heavy saucepan over the top.
• Let sit while you prepare rest of recipe.
• Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of the broth in a small cup until well blended.
• Add the rest of the broth, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, and cayenne pepper and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pay over high heat.
• Stir-fry the garlic, onion, and carrots until the carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the pepper, celery, and mushrooms and stir-fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir the sauce well and add it to the vegetables.
• Cook until the mixture thickens. Cut tofu in strips or cubes.
• Add tofu to vegetables and cook until the tofu is thoroughly heated.
• Serve immediately over rice.