Eggplant Sauce Tofu
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Eggplant Sauce Tofu

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Eggplant Sauce Tofu

About This Recipe

This sweet and sour tofu recipe is a quick, flavorful dish that combines crispy fried tofu with a rich, tangy tomato sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, the tofu is cut into cubes, pan-fried to golden perfection, then coated in a luscious sauce made with tomato sauce, sugar, and a splash of water. The result? A delicious balance of crispy texture and sweet-sour flavor that’s irresistibly satisfying. Ideal for vegans and anyone looking for a simple yet tasty plant-based meal, this dish comes together in minutes with minimal ingredients. The key is frying the tofu until lightly crisp before simmering it in the glossy, thickened sauce for maximum flavor in every bite. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s both wholesome and bursting with bold, comforting taste.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • tofu 200g
The sauce & seasonings
  • vegetable oil 1 tbsp
  • tomato sauce 3 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • water 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the tofu into 1 cm thick cubes.
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, add the tofu cubes and fry, carefully flipping them over with chopsticks.
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Step 3
Step 3
After frying, transfer the tofu to a plate.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add tomato sauce to the pan with a small amount of water and sugar, and simmer.
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Step 5
Step 5
Simmer until the sauce thickens.
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Step 6
Step 6
Pour the tofu cubes into the tomato sauce and stir-fry until well coated.
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Step 7
Step 7
Serve with a sweet and sour flavor.

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