Vegetarian Sweet And Sour Noodles Food

SWEET AND SOUR TOFU

Steps:

• Mix the soy sauce or tamari and apple cider vinegar in a bowl until well combined.
• Incorporate the tofu cubes and let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
• Drain the tofu and transfer 1/3 of the tofu cubes to a freezer bag with 2 tbsp of cornstarch and toss to coat. Repeat this step with all the remaining tofu and cornstarch. Add more cornstarch if needed.
• Heat half of the oil in a skillet and when it's hot, add the tofu cubes. Cook over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside.
• Heat the other half of the oil in the skillet and when it's hot, incorporate the veggies (carrot, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion). Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown. Set aside.
• To make the sauce just mix all the ingredients until well combined.
• Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook until it thickens, stirring frequently.
• Mix the tofu, veggies, and the sauce in the skillet, stir, and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Serve your sweet and sour tofu immediately with some sesame seeds on top (optional).
• Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR NOODLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet sauté onion, bell peppers and celery in juice from pineapple chunks until tender. Add pineapple chunks, heat through.
• Prepare Shirataki noodles according to package directions. Add to skillet, heat through.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in small bowl, whisk thoroughly. Add sauce to skillet, heat until thickened.

SWEET & SOUR TOFU

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the tofu and fry for 5 mins, turning regularly, until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan over a high heat. Fry the onion, pepper and garlic for 5-6 mins, or until the veg begins to soften. Add the pineapple, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce and 50ml water, and simmer for 1 min, or until slightly reduced. Stir the tofu back into the pan.
• Cook the basmati rice following pack instructions. Serve the tofu in bowls with the rice and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.