Easy Pineapple Tofu Stir Fry Recipe
Try this amazing pineapple tofu stir fry! Serve it over plain white rice or brown rice for the perfect finish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 227kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounce tofu firm
- 1 cup pineapple cubed
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce Sriracha or anything is fine
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 onion chopped
- ¼ cup scallions chopped
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds roasted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mix with 2 tablespoons of water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Use a tofu press or wrap the tofu in a clean or paper towel and place something heavy on top, like a cast-iron skillet. Leave it for 15 minutes to drain out all the water.16 ounce tofu
- Cut tofu into cubes and air fry at 400F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. If you do not have an air fryer, fry the tofu cubes in a pan with avocado oil until browned on all sides. keep it aside.
- Mix the sour sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set it aside: Pineapple juice, tamari/soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot sauce.1 cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoon tamari, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- In a large wok or large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 20 seconds until fragrant.2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ginger
- Add diced onions and green and red bell peppers. Stir-fry until vegetables are slightly softened.1 onion, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper
- Pour in the sour sauce and stir to combine. Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 1-2 minutes over medium heat.1 cup pineapple
- Add red chili flakes, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.1 teaspoon chili flakes, salt to taste, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly pour it into the wok while stirring continuously.1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken. Add the cooked tofu cubes and mix gently until coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and roasted sesame seeds and serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.¼ cup scallions, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Be sure to use extra firm tofu and not any other kind.
- If you don't have pineapple juice, you can substitute it with vegetable broth.
- Customize your stir-fry by adding your favorite vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or mushrooms.
- For a crunchy texture, add a tablespoon of roasted cashews or peanuts to the stir-fry before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg