Sweet and sour tofu stir fry

The sweet and sour stir fry has become a very well known westernized Cantonese dish, which is especially popular when ordering take-out. It is quick and very easy to make, so especially good after a long and busy day.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. To a large shallow bowl, add the tofu cubes and soy sauce, and gently toss to coat. Then add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Gently stir until all the pieces are well coated.
2. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, and add in the oil. When hot, add the tofu and cook the tofu for
   7-10 minutes, or until it's crispy and golden on all sides. Don't disturb the tofu too much while it's cooking, otherwise, it might crumble. Only stir it every couple of minutes.
3. While the tofu cooks, make the sauce: to a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
4. If choosing to enjoy this stir fry with rice, now is the time to start cooking it according to the package instructions.
5. When the tofu is golden, transfer it to a bowl and set it aside.
6. Returning the same large pan to the heat, add the oil, onion, and carrot. Cook for
   4-5 minutes.
7. Then add the bell pepper and pineapple chunks, and cook for another minute.
8. Add the sweet & sour sauce to the veggies in the pan, along with the tofu. Let it simmer for
   3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens a bit.
9. Remove it from the heat, and enjoy it on its own, or serve with rice and garnish with green onions.

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