Dinner for 3

Sweet and Sour Tofu

Name: Sweet and Sour Tofu
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 14 ounce block extra firm tofu - drained; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp cornmeal; 1/4 cup arrowroot; 1 red; 1/2 red onion; 2 1/2 tbsp avocado oil for pan-frying (optional); chopped scallions for garnish (optional); sesame seeds for garnish (optional); 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp minced ginger; 1/2 tsp minced garlic; 2 tsp arrowroot powder; 1/4 cup water

Tofu gets a crisp coating, then simmers with peppers, onion, and a tangy honey sauce.

Typical price

$7.05for 4 servings

$1.76 per serving$7.05 for 4

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Photo: runningtothekitchen.com

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
3servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.05Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.30Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.29

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaOlive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

14 ounce block extra firm tofu - drained
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
2 tbsp cornmeal
1/4 cup arrowroot
1 red
1/2 red onion
2 1/2 tbsp avocado oil for pan-frying (optional)
chopped scallions for garnish (optional)
sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp minced ginger
1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp arrowroot powder
1/4 cup water

Steps

Press the tofu dry, cut it into cubes, and toss it with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat the tofu with cornmeal and 1/4 cup arrowroot powder.
Heat the avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes, turning until crisp.
Cook the sliced red pepper and onion in the skillet for 5 minutes until softened, then transfer them to a plate.
Whisk the ketchup, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, 2 teaspoons arrowroot, and water in a bowl.
Return the tofu and vegetables to the skillet, add the sauce, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened.