Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe (Vegan)

Name: Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe (Vegan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) block firm tofu (or extra firm tofu pressed, and torn into 1 to 2 inch pieces*); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten free if needed, or liquid aminos or tamari); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup oil for frying; 1/2 medium red onion (chopped); 1/2 cup chopped/cubed pineapple; 1 medium bell pepper, chopped; ⅓ cup sugar (I use cane sugar, you can use brown or any granulated (you could even use ¼ cup sugar)); 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup vinegar (preferably rice or white); 1/4 cup water (or pineapple juice); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish); chopped scallion (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This Sweet and Sour Tofu is one of my favourite comfort foods ever of my favourite takeout! The tofu is crisp with a perfect texture and the sweet and sour is unbelievably delicious! It comes together quickly and takes amazing as meal prep too!

Updated at: Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:29:41 GMT