Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe

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Ingredients (14)

  • 14–16 ounces firm or extra firm tofu (drained for at least 15 minutes, cut into triangles, slices, or cubes, about 1/2-inch thick)
  • 1 large carrot (peeled and cut on the diagonal or roll cut)
  • 1/2 onion (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar (also called white rice vinegar)
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 4 tablespoons water)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil such as canola, for stir-frying
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks

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