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Sweet & Sour Tofu

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Ingredients

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Sweet & Sour Sauce

  • 2 tbsp of tomato paste * (sub vegan ketchup. Reduce the maple syrup by 1 tbsp)
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup 
  • 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp coconut aminos
  • ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • White sesame seeds (to garnish)

Stirfry

  • 1 block of firm tofu (350 grams)
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch
  • 24 tbsp of cooking oil
  • 1 carrot sliced 
  • ½ cup peas in pod
  • ¼ cup zucchini quartered
  • ½ cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger

Instructions

  1. Make brown rice according to package directions.
  2. Wrap tofu in several paper towels and place a heavy object like a pan on top. Press for 10 mins. Remove and cube.
  3. Wisk together ingredients for sauce in bowl. Set aside.
  4. Place cornstarch in a large freezer bag (Wash, save and reuse for this purpose) toss until coated.
  5. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add tofu and fry unit golden brown on all sides. Remove and toss with sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  6. Add vegetables to the pan and sauté 
  7. Top rice with vegetables and tofu.