Chinese Crispy Sweet and Sour Tofu

(Last Updated On: August 30, 2021)

The crispy sweet and sour tofu I shared today is my love with it’s crispy crust and taste.

Tofu, rich in plant protein and  cholesterol-free , is the perfect ingredient for people who want to lose weight and care for their health. If you are a vegetarian, it can be a main course you eat often.

Tofu originated in China and has a history of thousands of years. In the recipes of Chinese families, there should not be no tofu in a week because it is easy to cook and delicious.

The cooking notes

• Equipment: In order to get the perfect dish, a non-stick pan is required
• Sweet and sour sauce:  usually the sugar and vinegar ratio is 1: 2

Ingredients

• Tofu about 1lb. cut into ieces
• 2 tablespoon  oil for pan-frying
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 table spoon vinegar
• 7 tablespoon water
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

• Add vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, salt, chopped garlic, corn starch, water to a bowl, mixed well.
• Heat the non-stick pan over medium-small heat, add oil, put tofu into the pan , pan -frying both sides until brown, in order to maintain the shape, try to pan-frying one side until brown and harden firstly, then turn the other side.
• Transfer fried tofu to a dish.
• Heat a wok over high heat, add mixed sauce, boiled,  add fried tofu, pan tossing 2-3 times to let every piece of tofu dip in sauce,  only about several seconds, turn off the fire immediately.
• Serve with rice.