Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables

Name: Indonesian Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cornstarch; 0.75 cup vegetable broth; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp halal-certified soy sauce; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves; 1 medium onion; 2 medium carrots; 1 green bell pepper; 1 stalk celery; 0.5 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 lb firm tofu

Pan-cooked tofu, rice vinegar and ketchup, warmed with ginger and cayenne.

40 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Press tofu by placing paper towel over tofu and placing a heavy saucepan over the top. Let sit while you prepare rest of recipe.
2
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.
3
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.
5 min
4
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.
5 min
5
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.