The Ultimate Sweet and Sour Tofu Skin Stir-Fry Recipe

Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills with a delicious, plant-based stir-fry? Our Sweet and Sour Tofu Skin Stir-Fry is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe combines the chewiness of tofu skin with the crunchiness of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a tangy and sweet sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 100 grams Dried tofu skin, store-bought
• 15 grams Cashew nuts
• 35 grams Red capsicum, cut into cubes
• 35 grams Green capsicum, cut into cubes
• 35 grams Red onion, cut into cubes
• 10 grams Tomato, cut into cubes
• 25 grams Celery, finely sliced
• 50 grams Sweet and sour sauce
• 5 grams Olive oil
• 2 grams Garlic, minced
• 1 gram Thai basil leaves, chopped

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 50 ml Hot water
• 35 grams Cornstarch
• 100 ml Sweet chilli sauce
• 70 ml Ketchup
• 70 ml Sriracha sauce
• 5 grams Minced red chilli
• 5 grams Salt
• 40 ml Lime juice
• 20 grams Sugar

Method:

1. Prepare the Tofu Skin: Soak the dried tofu skin in water for an hour until it becomes soft. Remove it from the water and blanch it in boiling water for a minute. Strain and set aside.
2. Fry Cashews: In a pan, fry cashews over medium heat until golden. Set aside.
3. Prep Vegetables: Deseed the tomato and cut it into cubes. Prepare the red and green capsicum, onion, and celery as described.
4. Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine hot water, cornstarch, sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, sriracha sauce, minced red chilli, salt, lime juice, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
5. Stir-Fry: Heat a pan over medium flame and add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the soaked tofu skin and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Then, add the red and green capsicum, onion, and celery. Pour in the sweet and sour sauce and cook for five to six minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve: Transfer the stir-fry to a plate and top with fried cashews and chopped Thai basil leaves. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.

Tips:

• The sweet and sour sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and is a versatile addition to various dishes, including chicken, beef, and fish.

Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious Sweet and Sour Tofu Skin Stir-Fry, perfect for any meal!