Sweet And Sour Tofu With Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

Chinese cuisine · 341 calories

About this recipe

Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetable Fried Rice is a delightful Chinese-inspired dish that brings together bold flavors and satisfying textures. Crispy tofu cubes are coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, perfectly balancing sweetness and umami. This pairs beautifully with vegetable fried rice, loaded with carrots, cucumber, mooli radish, and spring onions for a fresh crunch. The jasmine rice is stir-fried with fragrant garlic, ginger, and a touch of sesame oil, making the dish aromatic and comforting. Each serving provides 31g of plant-based protein, making it a nutritious choice for dinner while staying under 620 calories. The recipe is straightforward yet rewarding, ideal for intermediate cooks who enjoy exploring Asian flavors. Serve it for a cozy dinner at home or impress guests with this vibrant meal.

Ingredients

  • 280G The Tofoo Co Naked Organic Extra Firm Tofu
  • - Amoy Dark Soy Sauce
  • 120 Ml Lee Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar 120ml
  • 300G Brown Sugar With Ginger, 300G
  • - Heinz Tomato Ketchup
  • 100 g Yorkshire English Carrots 100G
  • 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
  • - Fresh Asian Mooli Radish Daikon Exotic Vegetable
  • 1 Kg Jasmine Rice Thai Hom Mali, 1Kg
  • 207 Ml Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil, 207Ml
  • 100G Chinese Five Spice Pouch, 100G
  • - Maldon Flakes Sea Salt
  • 100G Rajah Black Pepper Ground 100G
  • 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
  • 65G Natoora Root Ginger
  • Bunch Spring Onion (Bunch)
  • - Ktc Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut into bite-sized cubes.
  2. 2. Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
  3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat and fry the tofu until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
  4. 4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tomato ketchup, and 5 spice to create the sweet and sour sauce.
  5. 5. Heat sesame oil in a wok and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, around 1 minute.
  6. 6. Add chopped carrots, cucumber, mooli radish, and spring onions to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. 7. Push the vegetables to one side of the wok and add cooked jasmine rice to the empty side.
  8. 8. Sprinkle the rice with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then stir everything together.
  9. 9. In the same pan used earlier, pour the sweet and sour sauce over the fried tofu and stir well so that all pieces are evenly coated.
  10. 10. Simmer the tofu in the sauce for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  11. 11. Divide the vegetable fried rice between two serving plates.
  12. 12. Top the rice with the sweet and sour tofu and garnish with additional chopped spring onions.

How to make Sweet And Sour Tofu With Vegetable Fried Rice

  1. Crisp the tofu. Press the tofu between paper towels, cut it into bite-sized cubes and toss in cornflour until coated. Fry in vegetable oil over medium heat until golden and crispy, then set aside.
  2. Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, tomato ketchup and five spice to make the sweet and sour sauce.
  3. Stir-fry the vegetables. Heat sesame oil in a wok and sauté the minced garlic and ginger for around 1 minute. Add the carrots, cucumber, mooli and spring onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Fry the rice. Push the vegetables aside, add the cooked jasmine rice, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper and stir everything together.
  5. Glaze the tofu and serve. Pour the sauce over the fried tofu and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Divide the fried rice between two plates, top with the tofu and garnish with extra spring onions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetable Fried Rice take to make?
About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep for pressing the tofu and chopping vegetables, then 30 minutes of cooking.
Is Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetable Fried Rice vegetarian?
Yes, it is vegetarian: crispy tofu in a ketchup, rice vinegar, soy and brown sugar sauce, served over jasmine fried rice with vegetables.
How do I get the tofu crispy for sweet and sour?
Press out as much water as possible, toss the cubes in cornflour, and fry them in hot oil until golden before they meet the sauce. Simmer them in the sauce only briefly so the coating stays crisp.
Why use cooked, cooled rice for fried rice?
Cooled rice is drier, so the grains stay separate and fry rather than steam. Day-old jasmine rice from the fridge is ideal; freshly cooked rice tends to clump in the wok.
How can I make the sweet and sour sauce tangier?
Add an extra splash of rice vinegar, or more brown sugar and ketchup if you prefer it sweeter. Taste and adjust the sauce before pouring it over the tofu.